Why Are Bars Important in Addressing Sexual Assault?
- 50% of sexual assaults involve alcohol use
- 90% of acquaintance rapes involve alcohol use.
- 43% of sexual assaults involve alcohol use by the victim.
- 69% of sexual assaults involve alcohol use by the perpetrator.
Through personalized, bystander intervention training and staff empowerment, Capital Region Safer Bars supports bars in ending sexual assault by training them how to recognize and intervene in sexually aggressive situations.Bartenders and other bar staff have the opportunity to make a large impact in ending sexual assault. Find a Safer Bar near you!
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