Safer Nights Letter

Below is a letter which is laid in order to help promote a safer nights campaign to encourage universities, clubs and bars to take responsibility for safeguarding of students and patrons. Please distribute and edit as much as you feel. Be safe.

Dear (insert name of vice chancellor and student union president),

Following the news of a rising cases of victims drinks being spiked. I am sure you can understand my/our concern for my/our safety and security when we should otherwise be enjoying ourselves. I/We want actions to be taken by the university to show solidarity with your students and that you are acknowledging our concerns. I/We seek that you work with bars and clubs in the area to offer further safeguards for students and other patrons to allow us all to continue to feel safe. We want to see tools provided at the cost of the university and bar or clubs which receive considerable money through student custom to offer preventive tools to protect patrons. While collectively we understand that greater action is needed to address this issue a show of action and support for our safety by businesses and universities will ensure we feel safe enjoying the university experience. We also want to see businesses and campuses taking responsibility for campaigns to make sure the premises are safe for its students and patrons. Training staff to recognise signs of drugged behaviours and how to take action in these circumstances. This is something that as an institution with our safeguarding in mind must take action to protect (us your students/ parents of your students/ your supporters/ citizens/ alumni). 

Yours Sincerely, 

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