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What is SHARP Night Out

SHARP Night Out is a certification program promoting a safer and fun nightlife culture, helping bars and nightlife venues better understand, respond to, and prevent sexual violence in their spaces.Sign up for certification

Program Components

Compliance with Drink Spiking and Sexual Assault Prevention Laws

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Venue Staff Training

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Protocol Development Support

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Promote Safer Environments

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Reporting Tools for Improved Response and Prevention

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Sign-Up Process

  • Complete sign-up form in 5 minutes or less online
  • SHARP comes to you for a 1:1 free consultation
  • Free training for your team so they know what to do and what not to do
  • Receive certification signage, materials, and recognition

About

SHARP Night Out is a certification program designed to create a safer and more enjoyable nightlife culture and spaces.

Understanding the importance of creating environments that are free from sexual harassment and assault, SHARP Night Out focuses on developing comprehensive, nightlife-appropriate protocols and tools that prioritize safety, accountability, and a proactive approach to prevention of sexual violence. Our goal is to enhance San Francisco’s nightlife spaces and ensure they thrive – when people feel safe in your space, they will return.

By provide specialized training, support, and resources, our goal is to help venues comply with anti-drink spiking laws and become Culture-Shift Champions to end sexual violence in our nightlife spaces, making San Francisco a model of what a safer and thriving nightlife looks like.