Bloom

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bloom.chayn.co/

Image-based abuseIntimate partner violenceSexual violenceTech-facilitated GBV

Bloom is a free, safe online support platform created by the survivor-run nonprofit Chayn to help people heal from gender-based violence, sexual trauma, and abusive relationships. It includes library, self-paced courses, grounding exercises, and 1-to-1 messaging.

✓ Endorsed

Bloom is one of the most extensive and well researched resources on GBV. It's been co-created with survivors and in line with the trauma-informed design principles. It's user-friendly and regularly audited/upgraded.

✓ Best fit for

Women* and girls* looking for low-barrier information and resources on GBV, in particular on healing and mental health

✕ Not ideal for

Not yet recorded.

Safety criteria— by category, in rubric order

Privacy & data · 20% of score

93% · 7/8 rated

Core content accessible without creating an account— Yes
No PII collected by default (name, email, IP, location)— Yes
Privacy policy in plain language with a short summary— Yes
User data not sold or shared with third parties— Yes
Option to use pseudonym or alternative name— Partially
No auto-save of form content (shared device risk)— Yes
Opt-in (not opt-out) consent — granular and revocable— N/A
End-to-end encryption used where applicable— Yes

Safety by design · 20% of score

100% · 2/6 rated

Quick-exit button present (redirects discreetly to neutral page)— Yes
Content warnings before sensitive or triggering content— N/A
Disguised notifications or discreet app icon option— N/A
No "people you may know" feature that could expose users to abusers— N/A
Two-factor authentication available— Yes
Safe alternative contact options supported (distinct from personal accounts)Not assessed— Not assessed

Agency, consent & participatory design · 15% of score

100% · 6/7 rated

User controls what information is public vs. private— N/A
Multiple content formats available (video, text, audio)— Yes
Self-paced use possible — no forced sequential flows— Yes
User can opt out of tracking and cookies— Yes
Survivors co-designed AND co-iterated — not consulted once only— Yes
Tool does not force a single pathway (e.g. 'call police' only)— Yes
Feedback mechanism exists for users to flag issues or suggest content— Yes

Accessibility, equity & inclusion · 15% of score

83% · 9/9 rated

Available in more than one language— Yes
Free to use — no paywall for core content— Yes
Mobile-friendly / responsive design— Yes
WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance documented— No
Gender-neutral, non-stigmatising language throughout— Yes
Covers intersectional forms of GBV — not single-issue only— Yes
Works on low bandwidth / poor connectivity— Partially
Not geographically restricted in access— Yes
Mitigates risks for users on shared or monitored devices— Yes

Transparency & accountability · 10% of score

60% · 5/6 rated

Creator / organisation clearly identified on the tool— Yes
Last update date visible (signals active maintenance)— No
Scope and limitations clearly stated — including what the tool cannot do— Yes
Funding sources disclosed— Yes
Methodology publicly documented— No
Content aligned with global GBV/HP standards and reviewedNot assessed— Not assessed

Tone & trauma-informed UX · 10% of score

100% · 5/5 rated

No graphic or violent imagery — no sensationalised depictions of violence— Yes
Uses "survivor" rather than "victim" language throughout— Yes
Warm, non-judgmental, validating tone throughout the interface— Yes
Visuals are empowering and gender-diverse — not stereotyping— Yes
Does not minimise or hierarchise different forms of abuse— Yes

AI & algorithmic ethics · 5% of score

N/A · 0/5 rated

Clearly states if and how AI is used in the tool— N/A
Clearly states what AI is usedNot assessed— Not assessed
Provides details of how user's inputs are processed/ saved/ shared with third parties.Not assessed— Not assessed
Chatbots / automated tools clearly identify themselves as non-human— N/A
Human escalation pathway available when AI cannot safely respond— N/A

Sustainability & feminist tech ethos · 5% of score

50% · 2/3 rated

Led or co-led by women, gender-diverse people, or Global Majority organisations— Yes
Openly licensed — can be used, remixed or adapted by others— No
Clearly states compliance with feminist values or trauma-informed design or survivor-centred approachNot assessed— Not assessed

See the Transparency page for how the weighted score and bands are calculated.