It was launched in Kingston, Ont., on May 2, 2024.The pilot project is made up of two programs, the first of which is an app that would allow users to provide their information and get connected to victim services. That app, Milli, acts as a platform that enables users to update their services in real time, while having close access to their personal documents in case they choose to flee from a situation involving violence.
“ an app for people experiencing intimate partner violence to help them access support services,” said Brad Birt, the company’s COO. Deirdre Reddick is the chair of Kington’s anti-violence advisory council. She said she’s worked over the years to advocate for a better system that aids survivors of intimate partner violence.