CSCW 2023 Workshop
Trauma-Informed Design: A Collaborative Approach to Building Safer Online Spaces
Join us in creating inclusive, secure, and empowering online spaces for at-risk populations
Designing platforms with user safety and well-being in mind
Schedule
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
9:00 am: Welcome and Icebreaker
10:00 am: Empowering Users (pick personas)
10:15 am - 10:45 am: Coffee Break (provided by workshop)
10:45 am: Empowering Users (continued)
11:30 am: Co-Designing Support Components
12:30 pm: Lunch Off-Site
14:30 pm - 15:00 pm: Coffee Break (provided by workshop)
15:00 pm - 16:00 pm: Designing Safe Spaces Activity
16:00 pm: Measuring Impact
16:45 pm: Closing Remarks
Submission Details
Aim for 1-2 page position paper without references
Showcase experiences or original research with trauma-informed principles/practices
Submission Deadline: August 31 Extended to end of day Monday, September 4.
Est. Decision Date: September 7
FAQ:
What if I go over 2 pages? Aim for 1-2 pages but if you need more pages, that's fine too. We'll still accept the submission.
Does my paper need to be anonymous? No, the paper does not need to be anonymous since we are seeking to understand your position/interest in the workshop's topic.
About the workshop
Trauma-informed design, which is gaining greater attention in the Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and Human-Computer Interaction (CHI) communities, focuses on designing and managing online platforms with consideration for the prevalence and impact of trauma on individuals, communities, and wider societies. This approach aims to build safer and more supportive digital spaces for users who have a history or trauma. This workshop enables participants to critically examine the application and measurement of trauma-informed approaches to social media. We bring together researchers and practitioners to explore the challenges and opportunities of trauma-informed design, with the goal of creating more compassionate and ethical online spaces that prioritizes user safety, well-being, and healing. Participants will engage in activities that encourage collaboration, discussion, and reflection on the principles of trauma-informed design and their application in different online contexts. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of the principles of trauma-informed design and be equipped with tools and strategies to apply these principles in their work.
Workshop Organizers