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Ecosystem Overview ​

The openCHS Ecosystem brings together the Helpline Service, the AI Service, and connected partner systems into a unified platform for child protection case management.

Core Components ​

1. Helpline Service ​

  • Omni-channel communication (voice, messages, web)
  • Voice-to-text transcription for accurate case capture
  • Real-time dashboards to monitor:
    • Location of incidents
    • Perpetrator type
    • Abuse category
    • Resolution time
    • Referral completion
  • Connected referrals to partner agencies
  • Case lifecycle management from intake to closure

2. AI Service ​

  • Speech-to-Text + Translation (Whisper + NLLB)
  • Entity extraction (names, gender, institutions, locations)
  • Automated classification (categories, interventions, risks, referrals)
  • Decision support using risk scores & intervention suggestions
  • Data preparation for data-driven decision making

3. Partner Integrations ​

  • Government child protection systems (e.g., CPIMS)
  • Referral partner platforms
  • Reporting dashboards for policymakers and stakeholders

Data Flow ​

  1. Call or message received via Helpline Service
  2. AI Service processes the input (transcribe, translate, classify, extract entities)
  3. Case record created/updated in openCHS
  4. Connected referrals sent to partner systems
  5. Monitoring & reporting through real-time dashboards

Diagram ​

Ecosystem Diagram

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Benefits of the Ecosystem ​

  • No lost calls due to language barriers
  • 50% less time spent on admin — more time for survivor care
  • No dropped referrals or duplicate paperwork
  • Actionable insights for caseworkers and policymakers

OPENCHS ECOSYSTEM COMPONENTS ​

Survivor-Based WF ​

  • 🛡️ Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
  • 🚺 Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
  • 🤝 Migrant Workers Support Services

Live API Connections ​

  • 🏠 Safe Houses: "Auto-booking with biometric ID bypass for anonymity"
  • 🏥 Health Facilities: "STI/HIV test scheduling via chatbot"
  • 🧠 Counseling: "Mental health triage → WhatsApp therapy sessions"
  • API Gateway (pulsing animation showing live data exchange)

Health (Chatbots & APIs) ​

  • 🤰 Maternal Health Chatbots: Provide expectant mothers with accessible guidance and conduct prenatal violence screening to identify and address risks early.
  • 🧠 Mental Health APIs: Integrate with counseling services to trigger suicide risk alerts to counselors in real time, enabling rapid intervention.

Government ​

  • CPIMS, NSR, Labor Ministry (e.g., child labor case auto-referrals)

Child Friendly Feedback System ​

  • Mood Catcher
  • Games
  • Chat BOT
  • AI Triage

Omnichannel Intake ​

For Omnichannel intake (calls, SMS, messages, chatbots, webform) a more relevant icon could be:

  • 📞 (phone calls)
  • 💬 (messaging)
  • 🌐 (web-based forms)
  • 📲 (multi-device communication)