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Having a great time doesn't mean compromising your safety, which is why we're here to help you make smart choices during your nights out. Whether you're hitting the clubs, attending concerts, or enjoying a night on the town, we have tips and strategies that will help you stay safe and have an enjoyable time. From staying aware of your surroundings to managing your alcohol consumption, we cover a range of topics that will allow you to make smart decisions while having a good time.
Having a great time doesn't mean compromising your safety, which is why we're here to help you make smart choices during your nights out. Whether you're hitting the clubs, attending concerts, or enjoying a night on the town, we have tips and strategies that will help you stay safe and have an enjoyable time. From staying aware of your surroundings to managing your alcohol consumption, we cover a range of topics that will allow you to make smart decisions while having a good time.
During
During
general Tips
general Tips
Trust Your Gut: Trust your instincts. If something doesn't feel right or if your uncomfortable in a situation, it's okay to leave and seek help.
Stay in a Group: Stay with a group of friends and look out for each other. There is safety in numbers, and friends can help in case of emergencies.
Respect Others: Uphold a respectful behaviour towards others and do not engage in any form of harassment, bullying, or aggressive behaviour. Don't give into peer pressure.
Consent ‘OMFG’: Ongoing, mutual & freely given.
Pay With Cash: This can help you limit your drink and it's a good way to make sure you don't overspend on your budget for the night.
Mocktails: Mocktails are alcohol-free cocktails that combine various non-alcoholic ingredients to mimic the flavours and presentation of traditional cocktails. They can be creative and refreshing, with a wide range of flavours and ingredients.
Trust Your Gut: Trust your instincts. If something doesn't feel right or if your uncomfortable in a situation, it's okay to leave and seek help.
Stay in a Group: Stay with a group of friends and look out for each other. There is safety in numbers, and friends can help in case of emergencies.
Respect Others: Uphold a respectful behaviour towards others and do not engage in any form of harassment, bullying, or aggressive behaviour. Don't give into peer pressure.
Consent ‘OMFG’: Ongoing, mutual & freely given.
Pay With Cash: This can help you limit your drink and it's a good way to make sure you don't overspend on your budget for the night.
Mocktails: Mocktails are alcohol-free cocktails that combine various non-alcoholic ingredients to mimic the flavours and presentation of traditional cocktails. They can be creative and refreshing, with a wide range of flavours and ingredients.
Reduce your alcohol intake by substituting it for alcohol free drinks.
Reduce your alcohol intake by substituting it for alcohol free drinks.
To keep safe, slow your drinking down to one drink per hour. You can do this by:
To keep safe, slow your drinking down to one drink per hour. You can do this by:
Consuming both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Consuming both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Hydrate by drinking water before consuming alcohol.
Hydrate by drinking water before consuming alcohol.
Opting for low-alcohol drinks.
Opting for low-alcohol drinks.
Putting your glass down when not drinking.
Sipping rather than gulping your drink.
Sipping rather than gulping your drink.
DURING
DURING
Unwanted Attention
Unwanted Attention
Remove yourself from unwanted attention.
Ask for the Angela shot: Staff will know what to do.
Stay with friends never be on your own.
Stay away from anti-social behaviour to reduce the risk of being assaulted in a fight or having unwanted attention.
If you think you are at risk of being sexually assaulted (carry a rape whistle) be assertive and say NO. Walk away and find help.
If you need to ring 999 for emergency services.
Remove yourself from unwanted attention.
Ask for the Angela shot: Staff will know what to do.
Stay with friends never be on your own.
Stay away from anti-social behaviour to reduce the risk of being assaulted in a fight or having unwanted attention.
If you think you are at risk of being sexually assaulted (carry a rape whistle) be assertive and say NO. Walk away and find help.
If you need to ring 999 for emergency services.
during
during
Spiking
Spiking
Always buy your own drink and watch it being poured.
Don't accept drinks from strangers.
Never leave your drink unattended while you dance or go to the toilet.
Avoid the risk of drink spiking. Use bottles where you can to reduce the risk of spiking.
StopTopps are versatile drink-protectors that have been designed to deter drink-spiking. They are single-use foils that can be put over a drink, and are suitable for any drinking vessel including cans, bottles and glasses.
Don't drink or taste anyone else's drink.
Always buy your own drink and watch it being poured.
Don't accept drinks from strangers.
Never leave your drink unattended while you dance or go to the toilet.
Avoid the risk of drink spiking. Use bottles where you can to reduce the risk of spiking.
StopTopps are versatile drink-protectors that have been designed to deter drink-spiking. They are single-use foils that can be put over a drink, and are suitable for any drinking vessel including cans, bottles and glasses.
Don't drink or taste anyone else's drink.
Dispose of your drink if you think it tastes odd.
Avoid peer pressure: know when to say no
Ask someone working at the event for help. Don’t go anywhere with a stranger or someone you don’t know well.
Ask for the Angela shot: If you feel threatened, you can ask for help by approaching bar staff. They may be running the Ask for Angela scheme. This code-phrase indicates to staff that you need help and a trained member of staff will then support and assist you.
Dispose of your drink if you think it tastes odd.
Avoid peer pressure: know when to say no
Ask someone working at the event for help. Don’t go anywhere with a stranger or someone you don’t know well.
Ask for the Angela shot: If you feel threatened, you can ask for help by approaching bar staff. They may be running the Ask for Angela scheme. This code-phrase indicates to staff that you need help and a trained member of staff will then support and assist you.
Look for puncture marks and bruises on your body.
Tell someone you trust.
Tell someone you trust.
Alert the venue and security.
Alert the venue and security.
Contact emergency services.
Contact emergency services.
What to do if you think you have been spiked
What to do if you think you have been spiked
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