Have you ever been sexually harassed in a bar? Chances are that you have, especially if you’re a woman. In 2015 alone, we heard from 54 of you who were sexually harassed in DC bars and nightclubs. We know this is just the tip of the iceberg. Because of your generous donations, today we and Defend Yourself fully launched […]
Location: Soundcheck nightclub / 14th & K Time: Late Night (12am-5am) I went to this place because one of my favorite DJs would be there playing for the first time. I went alone because none of my friends wanted to go with me, and I was ok with that, but since the moment I got […]
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 advocating against public sexual harassment and assault in the District. We’ve made great strides, but we still […]
Location: Bar in NE, DC Time: Late Night (12am-5am) I know this is an unremarkable scenario, but bothersome nonetheless. On New Year’s Eve, I was at a bar along with some friends, dancing on and off to the live DJ music. As inevitably happens, a man came up to me during one of my breaks to invite […]
Location: Bourbon in Adams Morgan (2321 18th Street NW) Time: Late Night (12am-5am) I was at Bourbon in Adams Morgan earlier this summer when I felt a hand grab my waist. The person was clearly walking past behind me, but it was a deliberate touch that made me uncomfortable. I swatted the hand away and left the bar, […]