About the intervention
The programme uses virtual reality (VR) technology to change how professionals (including social workers), adopters and fosters carers understand and interact with vulnerable children. By viewing 360-degree films through virtual reality headsets, the viewer can engage with several scenarios that provide insight into the lives of children who have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma. The programme includes two key elements:
Findings
This preliminary evaluation found that using VR programme achieved a positive impact in the following ways:
Cost savings
Using fairly conservative assumptions, this study estimates CVR can help generate savings in the tune of £70,000 - £190,000 on average for each local authority, solely through improvements in matching speed and improvements in preventing adoption breakdown. This study focused on two key outcomes that have a clear, measurable financial impact through improved placement stability and quicker matching.
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