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The paper addresses the digital curation of immersive and virtual spaces for the cultural heritage sector. One of the research objectives is to define a methodological and operational workflow for developing a virtual environment designed using a social virtual environment. The use of social worlds in virtual reality (VR) is one of the possible entry points to the metaverse, understood as a way of experiencing digital reality. The possibility of creating a digital space that replicates real space offers not only the opportunity for people to gather in a virtual place but also allows designers to provide a parallel and augmented experience in terms of content.The case study aims to create the digital twin of the temporary Phygital Exhibition, which opened in July 2022 at the Sordevolo Passion Museum in the Church of Santa Marta. Unlike the permanent collection, which recounts the tradition of popular theatre in Sordevolo for the performance of the Passion of Christ, the Phygital Exhibition focuses on documenting the activity related to the design and construction of the scenography. In the virtual environment, the physical space is replicated with a low level of detail to emphasize the VR exhibition, composed of a series of panels with the possibility to interact with historical documentation, drawings, and pictures. The virtual space is also enriched by video and 3D models not available in real space, which documents the transformation of the scenography over the years.

The risk of an exacerbation of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic has been reported in national and international contexts. Through a review of official sources, scientific literature and press reports, the phenomenon has been investigated in order to identify its peculiarities with regard to health-related and medico-legal issues, as well as to highlight the counteracting measures introduced at national and international level. Our study allows to affirm that during the pandemic there has been an increase in cases of domestic violence compared to a reduction in new requests for help. A lack of evidence emerged particularly for child and elder abuse, under-reported even before the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 pandemic and counteracting measures may cause a change in the characteristics of domestic violence, with the development of “new” elements of interest for healthcare professionals and, particularly, for forensic specialists, who will in the future intervene and provide evaluation of domestic violence cases. It is essential not only to strengthen the already existing measures of contrast, but also to introduce new counteracting tools, such as the creation of new multimedia platforms to inform and report cases of domestic abuse, the reorganization of shelters and safe houses, the employment of law enforcement officers for preventive purposes and the involvement of the community with awareness campaigns on this public health issue.