Safer Nights

This section will become populated by organisations who sign up to the charter

This section will become populated by organisations who sign up to the charter

This section will become populated by organisations who sign up to the charter

This section will become populated by organisations who sign up to the charter

The safety of people in the night time economy is everyone’s responsibility whether these are business owners, staff, partners such as Police, customers and members of the public. Together we must:

• Change our culture to call out behaviours which are disrespectful and cause harm.
• Start the conversation about the role of safety for everyone in your space.
• Empower people to speak up and share their experiences, if they are willing to, and talk about the role that everyone has in changing culture both within your organisation and outside.
• Encourage everyone to learn more by providing time and access to awareness raising events and resources.
• Engage your organisation in Training.
• Pay attention to what is happening around you, how to act and what to say if you are concerned.
• Provide support to anyone wanting to speak up if they suspect abuse or assault is taking place.
• Identify individuals to be a champion. Encourage them to take ownership of issues and drive change, both at work and privately,
  through their family and friends.
• Be a role model for your staff, customers, and partners.

Appoint a ‘Champion’ for safety within your organisation. Your organisation will need to decide which member of staff best fits the role. Organisations should choose a member of staff with the passion, time, energy and ability to inspire others to have honest conversations.

Make all team members aware of who your Champion is so that they can go to them for advice and resources. Ensure there is succession planning so that if the ‘Champion’ leaves your organisation a new one is appointed.

Your Champion should:

• Be passionate about helping people understand that keeping people safe is a shared responsibility.
• Ensure that time and resources are given to undertake training and development.
• Be a peer mentor for practical and cultural changes.
• Spread the word about the commitments you and your team have been able to achieve.
• Empower colleagues to challenge unsafe language, behaviours, and practice.
•  Engage with local Neighbourhood Policing Teams to network and share best practice.
• Communicate your zero tolerance policy on unacceptable behaviours and be clear on how to report incidents and how people will be supported.
• Provide signposting to local services.
• Help develop clear policies and procedures within your organisation on how to report and respond to incidents and reports.

The ‘Champion’ will be the point of contact for any work done in-line with the Safer Nights NL and will be supported by the Community Safety Partnership, Humberside Police and North Lincolnshire Council to fulfil their role and offer support and guidance.

• Develop policies for your organisation on how to report and respond to incidents.
• Ensure your staff believe and support anyone who comes forward to report something that makes them feel uncomfortable.
• Provide specialised training for your staff with a focus on how to respond and intervene if incidents take place.
• Ensure that every team member is confident and has been trained in how to take reports of sexual harassment, assaults, and safeguarding.
• Actively use initiatives such as Ask for Angela and other tools provided by Licensing SAVI.
• Ensure staff are trained on how to implement and respond to these initiatives.
• Be an active Bystander and respond effectively to harmful behaviour.
• Ensure all reports and incidents are recorded. Be aware of data and confidentiality guidelines.
• Evidence – remember your CCTV. Keep a record of all incidents and reports. This helps others to keep up to date with issues and repeated behaviours. Keep your notes clear and stick to facts.
• Police – call 101 or 999 in an emergency. Establish relationships with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team and report any intelligence and incidents.
• Ensure regular active use of the online reporting system for Pub Watch members.
• Consider developing a joined up approach with other similar organisations i.e. shared policies and procedural with other organisations and Pub Watch members.
• Engage with your local Pub Watch Group, Licensing, Policing Team, and Community Safety Partnership.

• Create an environment where both your staff and the public feel comfortable and confident to report incidents.
• Make sure that anyone who experiences sexual harassment, assault or incidents in your space is able to report it in a simple, straightforward way.
• Invest in staff training to understand harmful behaviours and keep up to date with emerging issues and trends.
• Support your staff while they are at work to support cultural change.
• Ensure your organisation is familiarised with local services and signposting.
• Prioritise creating policies and procedures to address safety and involve staff.
•  Ensure there are clear policies on how staff will respond to incidents and reports from other staff members and the public.
• Develop trust and public confidence in your organisation.
• Provide signposting to local services.
• Be an active member of Pub Watch/Shop Watch and community safety groups and forums.
• Support other organisations and venues to work together to keep everyone safe.

• Conduct regular reviews of your spaces and ensure that they are designed to promote a safer environment and reduce crime, making adaptations where required.
• Carry out regular checks that all CCTV and lighting is functioning correctly.
• Ensure that CCTV is in the right places and that exits and pathways are sufficiently lit.
• Assess your provision of accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms.
• Complete an access audit of your buildings and spaces.

• Keep the area outside your premises clean, tidy and safe.
• Protect people both inside and outside the premises.
• Advocate responsible drinking.
• Be vigilant with regards to unsafe situations when people leave the premises.