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Daniel Cannon

Daniel Cannon

Founder

Founder of StriveDB, a secure case management database built for victim service organizations.

Articles by Daniel Cannon

Zero-Knowledge Encryption for Victim Services Databases: What It Means and What Actually Keeps Survivor Data Safe

Zero-Knowledge Encryption for Victim Services Databases: What It Means and What Actually Keeps Survivor Data Safe

Zero-knowledge encryption is often misunderstood in victim services. Here is what it actually means, what it cannot do, and which security features matter most.

Bonterra Apricot Alternatives for DV/SA Centers: A Detailed Comparison with StriveDB

Bonterra Apricot Alternatives for DV/SA Centers: A Detailed Comparison with StriveDB

Comparing StriveDB and Bonterra Apricot for domestic violence shelters and sexual assault centers -- pricing, features, security, and support.

Is Your Survivor Database Secure? The 8 Essential Questions to Ask

Is Your Survivor Database Secure? The 8 Essential Questions to Ask

When your center evaluates a case management system, features and pricing often dominate the conversation. But security should really come first.

Your Victim Service Database Should Require 2FA

Your Victim Service Database Should Require 2FA

Two-factor authentication is the single most important security feature your victim service database should have. Here is why.

HMIS or a Victim Services Database? You May Need Both.

HMIS or a Victim Services Database? You May Need Both.

How do you decide between using HMIS or a database built for Victim Services, like StriveDB?

Logging Contacts in StriveDB

Logging Contacts in StriveDB

Every call, email, and conversation counts. See how to quickly log client contacts, create follow-ups, and maintain a complete communication history in StriveDB.

Using Client Flags in StriveDB

Using Client Flags in StriveDB

Safety concerns and clinical risks need to be front and center. Learn how to use client flags to surface critical information to the right staff at the right time.

Managing Follow-Ups in StriveDB

Managing Follow-Ups in StriveDB

Never let a task slip through the cracks. Discover how follow-ups in StriveDB keep your team coordinated with context-aware reminders tied to clients, appointments, and services.

Managing Client Restrictions and Record Visibility in StriveDB

Managing Client Restrictions and Record Visibility in StriveDB

Some client records need extra protection. Learn how to restrict profile visibility to a specific list of authorized users when confidentiality is paramount.

Logging Medical Exams in StriveDB

Logging Medical Exams in StriveDB

From SANE exams to hospitalization details, learn how to log medical care directly within a case record so your documentation is thorough and audit-ready.

Submitting Counseling Session Forms for Approval in StriveDB

Submitting Counseling Session Forms for Approval in StriveDB

Working under clinical supervision? Learn how to complete your session documentation, submit it for review, and handle revision requests -- all within StriveDB.

How to Log Volunteer Time in StriveDB

How to Log Volunteer Time in StriveDB

Accurate volunteer hours fuel your grant reports and team recognition. Walk through how volunteers can log their time for hotline shifts, admin tasks, and more.

Logging Presentations in StriveDB

Logging Presentations in StriveDB

Outreach matters, and so does documenting it. Learn how to log presentations with audience demographics and grant data so your reporting is always covered.

Volunteer Hotline Call Logging Without Client Access in StriveDB

Volunteer Hotline Call Logging Without Client Access in StriveDB

Hotline volunteers need to document calls without accessing sensitive client data. See how StriveDB makes that possible with a secure, privacy-first call logging workflow.

Adding and Managing Investigations in StriveDB

Adding and Managing Investigations in StriveDB

When cases involve law enforcement, DNA testing, or district attorneys, you need a clear record. Learn how to track every phase of an investigation inside StriveDB.

Reviewing and Approving Counseling Session Forms in StriveDB

Reviewing and Approving Counseling Session Forms in StriveDB

Supervisors and clinical directors: streamline your review process. See how to find, approve, or request changes on counseling session forms submitted by your team.

Managing Appointments in StriveDB

Managing Appointments in StriveDB

Scheduling is more than picking a time slot. See how StriveDB connects appointments to clients, services, and follow-ups so nothing falls through the cracks.

Uploading and Managing Client and Case Documents in StriveDB

Uploading and Managing Client and Case Documents in StriveDB

Keep every file exactly where it belongs. Learn how to upload, organize, and retrieve documents at both the case and client level in StriveDB.

How to Complete a Client Intake in StriveDB

How to Complete a Client Intake in StriveDB

The intake is where every case begins. Learn how to capture incident details, build client profiles, and document assailant information -- all in one guided workflow.

Exploring StriveDB: A Complete Platform Overview

Exploring StriveDB: A Complete Platform Overview

Get the lay of the land. This walkthrough covers every major area of StriveDB, from your Inbox to reporting, so you can navigate the platform with confidence from day one.

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