Creating Safer Bars The Who Are You? Safer Bars Project Hayley Adams and Fiona McNamara
Who Are You? Whole community approach to sexual violence prevention Ethical bystander intervention Your logo goes here
Video has been removed – but can be accessed via You Tube herehere
Safer Bars Project Funded by Ministry of Justice Currently there is no specific information about alcohol facilitated sexual violence included in mandatory Host Responsibility training Your logo goes here
Alcohol and Sexual Violence Half of all rapes are associated with alcohol - Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence ‘Review of Associations between Drugs (including Alcohol) and Sexual Violence’ Relationship between alcohol and sexual violence is complex and multifaceted Your logo goes here
Hospitality’s Unique Position Wellington is ‘nationally significant’ as an entertainment destination – over 6000 people work in hospitality Hospitality staff are often in a position to utilize their role as a responsible host to both intervene and keep people safe Your logo goes here
Safer Bars Checklist Zero tolerance for sexual aggressive behaviour Display material so patrons are aware you are a ‘safer bar’ Participate in community efforts to prevent sexual violence Ensure staff are upskilled in sexual violence prevention ‘It’s Our Business’ – Ethical Bystander workshop Your logo goes here
Good News Stories Significant support from Wellington City Council and Police Greater visibility and increased interest 141 staff, spanning 11 local bars and clubs Post workshop evaluation show 100% would recommend the workshop to a colleague Your logo goes here
Where to from here? Buy-in from other key stakeholders Adoption by body with adequate resources and infrastructure Inclusion in unit standards for Duty Managers Behavioural change Cultural shift Your logo goes here