"Does the following scenario feel familiar? You're at a concert with friends, grabbing a drink at the bar when all of a sudden, a stranger puts their hands on your hips to get your attention. It's unwanted. As the bartender hands you your drink, you lean in and say, "The guy behind me is getting a little handsy. Can you help me get someone to keep an eye on him?" Your heart drops as the bartender replies, "That's not my problem, go find a security guard." But security is nowhere to be found. Startled, your thoughts start looping: Am I safe here? Is it safe to go to the bathroom by myself? Would security take me seriously? We better keep an eye on our drinks."
""empower the nightlife community to challenge the culture of sexual and gender-based violence through outreach, education, and advocacy, particularly in spaces where harmful behaviors such as drug-facilitated sexual assault have too often been normalized as part of nightlife culture.""
Consent in nightlife settings often exists on a spectrum and ambiguity can lead people to question their own safety rather than receive help. Unwanted touching, inadequate staff response, and absent security compound fear and uncertainty for patrons. Clear lines of communication and actionable safety plans are frequently missing in clubs and concerts. The Night's Watch, founded by Elizabeth Dreeson and Amanda Leal, aims to empower nightlife communities through outreach, education, and advocacy focused on preventing sexual and gender-based violence. The organization plans trainings and demonstrations, including a free launch event at the Stud to model practical interventions and staff engagement.
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