Intelligent Shelter System Designed to Prevent Crime and Recidivism among Rural Women
Intelligent Shelter System Designed to Prevent Crime and Recidivism among Rural Women

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  • Chuteng Hwang Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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10.31182/cubic.2025.8.85

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rural women, crime prevention, social support, speech emotion recognition

Abstract

Currently, most crime prevention efforts focus on social services, such as behaviour correction and resocialisation, with limited emphasis on the role of social support systems for rural women. Although the proportion of crimes committed by women is not significantly high, such crimes inflict deep harm on families and society. This paper aims to design and study an intelligent shelter system for rural women to address their support needs in the face of family and social problems and to indirectly prevent the occurrence of crime. Based on case studies of rural women offenders and an analysis of existing shelters, this research employs stakeholder mapping, user journey mapping and service blueprints to examine interaction dynamics. In addition, the addition of speech emotion recognition technology facilitates long-term support and crime prevention strategies. This approach enables the organic integration of resources and network connectivity for the prevention of crime by rural women and provides immediate guidance to them.

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Hwang, C. (2025). Intelligent Shelter System Designed to Prevent Crime and Recidivism among Rural Women. Cubic Journal, 8(8), 141–152. https://doi.org/10.31182/cubic.2025.8.85

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2025-12-01

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Vol. 8 No. 8 (2025): Searching for Innocence Through the Synergies of Interactions — Scripting · Sensing · Interacting

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Articles

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Author Biography

Chuteng Hwang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Chuteng Hwang received her Bachelor's degree in Digital Media Art from the Communication University of China. She is set to pursue a Master's degree in Innovative Multimedia Entertainment at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her research focuses on hybrid virtual-physical interaction design and multimodal interaction. She has participated in several interdisciplinary projects combining new media technology with social issues and cultural storytelling. Her recent work explores interactive experiential installations that incorporate traditional culture in the context of a new era.

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