Safer Spaces Now Cic

Safer Spaces Now CIC is a non-profit working to prevent VAWG and all forms of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV) Onsite at events and festivals, we: •Raise awareness, providing education (talking to women and girls about sex positivity, body positivity and empowerment, as well as talking to men and boys about consent, gender inequality and what is not appropriate behaviour and how to be part of the solution regarding VAWG) •Deliver onsite bystander intervention training •Provide outreach support - challenging harmful behaviour and identifying and responding to incidents of VAWG and all sexual assault and harassment •Offer confidential specialist crisis response and support in the event of an incident We have a team of specialists that lead our teams and tents and complex cases. We also have a team of amazing volunteers that all work across safeguarding and community support services, including but not limited to professionals working in: • Domestic Abuse • Sexual Violence • Drug and Alcohol • Homelessness • Social Care • Probation • Youth Work • Health • Mental Health We are gender informed, understanding that the prevalence of domestic abuse and sexual violence is men’s violence against women and girls. We understand people of all genders are at risk of harm, with different barriers to accessing support and reporting. We turn no one away and are able to provide gender specific spaces if required. We also provide industry specific training and consultation, equipping organisations in the statutory and private sector with the awareness and understanding to be able to support their staff and customers in the event of domestic abuse and sexual violence, pro-social bystander interventions, management training and internal policies.