A new city-wide anti-sexual harassment training programme is currently being rolled out in Bristol to make the city a safer place at night. Venues and night-time economy workers across the city are being urged to book a space on one of the free sessions running until the end of March.
The Anti-Sexual Harassment Introductory Training Programme has been created by Bristol Nights following a successful bid by Bristol City Council for the Home Office’s Safety of Women at Night Fund. The training is being facilitated by Bristol City Centre BID and aims to train night-time economy workers and venues (operating / working 6pm-6am) in dealing with incidences of sexual harassment, with a focus on the safety of women at night.
The training sessions offer a place to discuss and understand what constitutes sexual harassment and how incidents can be managed and reported by night-time venues and individuals working in them. With the opportunity to talk through specific examples and understand signs and behaviours of sexual harassment, participants will take away key learnings that can be implemented in their role or place of work.
