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Staff members at Paddy Malone's Irish Pub have witnessed many sorts of unsafe or predatory behaviors by customers -- one person trying to force another to drink, another person cornering a customer (or employee) or one person standing too near another.

The program teaches bartenders and staff techniques in bystander intervention, helping them prevent sexual assault while people are still in the establishment.

The "Safe Bar Initiative" works with bars and restaurants in bystander intervention, helping workers identify behaviors and prevent sexual violence.

As October comes to an end, so does the month set aside to recognize domestic violence awareness. But a local agency focused on the issue will continue its work to

To help prevent sexual assault from occurring to Texas Tech students, as well as Lubbockites in general, the Student Government Association launched an initiative called the Safe Night Out initiative with hopes to help better assist people against threats of an assault. The goal of the Safe Night Out initiative, previously known as the Safe Bar initiative, is to train bouncers and barkeeps to become more aware and proactive towards signs of sexual assaults in popular bars around Lubbock. Ryleig...

The Student Government Association Student Body Presidents are responsible for hearing the concerns of the students and look for ways to improve their lives and college experience. With COVID-19 still affecting students, the Student Regent, four student body presidents and their Student Senates will come together on April 15 for Joint Congress. The legislation that is being brought to the floor during Joint Congress is based on the needs the SGA’s presidents see that will help benefit the ...

Safe Bar Helps Hospitality Workers Notice the Warning Signs of Sexual Assault The Sexual Assault Center program is working to make public spaces in Nashville safer Tweet Bars along Lower BroadwayPhoto: Daniel Meigs When a woman walks up to a bartender and orders an “angel shot,” the bartender knows it isn’t because she wants a drink. Angel shot is code — a way for someone who feels unsafe to ask for help. The bartender can then help the customer to a taxi or ...

‘It has been a great journey’: Rita Albrecht recaps her time as Bemidji mayor Thank you, Bemidji, for the honor of being your mayor. Although it is not always easy being an elected official, I count it among the most rewarding experiences of my career. Written By: Rita Albrecht, Special to the Pioneer | 7:10 am, Jan. 16, 2021 × Rita Albrecht Thank you, Bemidji, for the honor of being your mayor. Although it is not always easy being an elected official, I count it am...