RakshaDeep: A Beacon of Safety for Women in Distress

Abstract: RakshaDeep is a safe, real time digital platform that supports the protection of women in distress through efficient access to a local center of support. The platform has three functional interfaces; the Victim, Intermediary and Admin. The twoway and secure communication of emergency needs is implemented so that a victim and intermediary can communicate efficiently without the risk of being compromised. Using geolocation services and an NGO dataset, we can ensure proper matching to service providers, whether legal aid, emergency responders or shelters, to ensure the best response possible. Some of the features include; live map based alerts, passphrase controlled intermediary access, admin dashboard for previous alerts with real time updates and smart filters allowing for compliant rapid response and good oversight for admins. The backend is implemented using Firebase Firestore as a realtime database for all records stored in structured documents, utility scripts for geocoding, parsing the json data, and filtering by distance. RakshaDeep focuses on privacy, dependability and user-centred design and was created as a technology enabled safety net for women in crisis.