Women's Nighttime Safety Charter Training
Members and levy payers are invited to support the Manchester Women’s Night-time Safety Charter.
The initiative, led by Manchester City Council, helps organisations prioritise the safety of women – both staff and customers – across Manchester’s thriving night-time economy.
By joining the Charter, businesses demonstrate their commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive city centre.
The Charter Pledge
- Appoint a Champion – Appointing a named contact for this work who will champion and drive forward any action taken
- Communicate – Positive, public/staff-facing communications campaign, both online and in your space(s)
- Support your staff – Create routes for reporting unacceptable behaviour while at work and supporting cultural change
- Support the public – Create routes for reporting unacceptable behaviour while using your service or space at night
- Training and responding – Staff training on the issue, including what to say and do, what not to say and do, and any relevant policies
- Training: recording – Staff training on information-sharing and appropriate recording of details
- Designing for safety – Audit your spaces and adapt them to promote a safer environment and reduce risk of crime.
Welfare and Vulnerability Training
As part of the scheme, training is provided to increase the skills, knowledge and confidence of those working in the night-time economy.
Sessions focus on recognising signs of vulnerability, making appropriate and safe interventions and creating a safer environment for workers, visitors and customers.
Training Content
- What is sexual abuse and harassment
- Impact of sexual abuse
- Myths and misconceptions about sexual abuse
- How to respond to disclosures
- Creating a safe space
- Safeguarding responsibilities
- Help and support that is available
- Women’s Night-time Safety Charter – 7 pledges
- Good Night Out Guide
Invites
Invitations are circulated to businesses via email.
For more information about the PCN email operations@cityco.com