GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Bartenders at New Holland Brewing in Grand Rapids will learn how to intervene in cases of sexual assault as part of the YWCA’s newest prevention program.
The YWCA West Central Michigan created the Good Nightlife Project as a way for bars, breweries, clubs and other establishments to create a safe nightlife environment for its patrons and staff.
Arecent study found about half of all sexual assault cases involve some form of alcohol. It’s a sobering statistic that has establishments across the country engaging its staff in prevention and bystander training.
When it comes to the link between alcohol and sexual assault, the YWCA of West Central Michigan believes, “alcohol is an easily accessible, socially acceptable tool that rapists frequently exploit or use or disarm the person they’re targeting.”
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