Making Moves With Our New Safe Bars Program!
With the help of the DC Nightlife Association, we held our first-ever training on Safe Bars, our new sexual assault prevention program, in July. Today, we spoke about Safe Bars to a group of DC bar and...
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“I Was Assaulted at a DC Bar for Turning Down a Stranger’s Advances.”
“I Was Assaulted At A DC Bar For Turning Down a Stranger’s Advances.” Photo via Flickr user constantskeptic. Location: Midtown Nightclub in Dupont Circle Time: Night (7:30pm-12am) I am new to the DC...
View ArticleThank You, Hank’s Oyster Bar, For Being A Safe Space!
What role can bar staff play in ending sexual violence? What techniques do they already use to intervene in uncomfortable or even dangerous situations? How can we learn from each other to add more?...
View ArticleHello, It’s Me: I Was Wondering How You Want to Be Part of #GivingTuesday?
We asked you what you wanted us to focus on in 2016, and you said *drumroll please…* Safe Bars! We’ve heard from more than 50 people who have experienced harassment in DC bars and nightclubs this...
View ArticleWork in a Bar? Participate in our Focus Group to Help End Harassment in Bars!
We’re working to make DC bars a safer place for everyone, and we need your help. Do you work at a bar or know people who do? For years, Collective Action for Safe Spaces has been working hard...
View ArticleToday Is #GivingTuesday! Here’s How You Can Help Make Our Bars Safer.
Just this year, we’ve heard stories from 54 people who were sexually harassed in DC bars and nightclubs. We know that’s just the tip of the iceberg. That’s why we partnered with Defend Yourself to...
View ArticleWe’re Testifying at DC City Council Tomorrow! Some Pro Tips.
We are SO excited about the DC Council street harassment roundtable TOMORROW, Thursday, December 3rd at 10am. This will be the first roundtable ever to address public sexual harassment and assault and...
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