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 will be our chance to tell DC City Council to step up and take action on this important issue. If you’re signed up to testify, we’ve got […]
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 develop our Safe Bars program. While we’re advocating for policy solutions to make DC nightlife safer, we’re training bar staff to use bystander […]
We’ve had an incredible year — thanks to your support! — and we’re excited to step it up even more in 2016! Right now, we’re looking at ways to make sure our RightRides service is reaching the people who need it the most. We’re building strong relationships with people and organizations across the city who […]
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 […]
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 year, and we’ve responded by partnering with Defend Yourself to develop the Safe Bars training program. Safe Bars equips bar […]