NoWay!

The Patouch | Fingerwägg project emerges from a long history of commitment to preventing violence against children and adolescents. The developed training modules have proven effective, but their implementation faces significant logistical and financial challenges, limiting their large-scale accessibility. To overcome these obstacles, the team has considered digitizing 20 years of experience, thus offering an accessible, repeatable, and cost-effective solution.

The societal issue is clearly identified through alarming statistics on violence against minors in Switzerland. Therefore, the project’s goals are to prevent and reduce violence through a digital tool, adapt the training modules in a playful and interactive way, and ensure broad dissemination to reach a wide audience.

Learning by doing

This new game will allow players to experiment with different approaches to dealing with violence, thus promoting active learning. The topics covered include managing fear, self-assertion, setting boundaries, recognizing different forms of violence, and the right to defend oneself.

The project is aimed at a broad audience. The choice of this game format stems from its potential to enhance the cognitive, emotional, and social development of players, as well as its popularity among young people.

The partnership with a Swiss video game company and the academic support from the University of Geneva strengthen the project’s credibility and effectiveness. In summary, Patouch | Fingerwägg aims to enhance young people’s skills and raise awareness about violence through an interactive educational tool, thereby contributing to the creation of a safer and more respectful environment for children and adolescents in Switzerland.