International Women’s Day op ed on virtual reality for a just and real-world reality

Illustration by Nikki Muller, New Thinking Magazine

International Women’s Day 2023 On #InternationalWomensDay, Lien Tran published an op ed in New Thinking Magazine entitled “Leveraging Tech to Address Gender-Based Violence Impactfully” on how emerging tech, including the VR simulation “A Just Reality” project, can fill a major gap in essential skills training for law enforcement who respond to and investigate sexual assault & domestic… Continue reading International Women’s Day op ed on virtual reality for a just and real-world reality

Rethinking GBV Training for Law Enforcement

Former law enforcement testing VR training

Lien Tran was invited and presented at the international Gender Justice and Human Rights Symposium organized by and held at University of Miami School of Law on April 21-22, 2022, with financial travel support from UN Women. Tran joined a seasoned panel of international retired and active members of law enforcement from International Association of Women Police (IAWP, International… Continue reading Rethinking GBV Training for Law Enforcement

Big Build Up for the win at #LoveLifePAX Unplugged

On Sunday, December 12, 2021, Jennifer Ann’s Group (JAG)’s Drew Crescente moderated the “Gaming Against Violence: Unplugged” panel at PAX Unplugged on the potential for analog games to communicate signs of and concerns for Power & Control in romantic relationships. #LifeLovePAX The judges for JAG’s 2021 Unplugged game design challenge made up the panel speakers:… Continue reading Big Build Up for the win at #LoveLifePAX Unplugged