Venue Staff Training
Each year the Purple Flag partnership in Cambridge organises a free, large-scale training event for Cambridge city centre venues. Training is targeted at Night-time Economy premises and the unique issues this sector faces.
Current Training:
We currently we have the BAA (Businesses Against Abuse) is a scheme in which businesses across Cambridgeshire can prove themselves to be safe spaces for customers in need.
BAA Businesses are committed to challenging Violence Against Women and Girls and have a zero-tolerance policy on any person displaying predatory behaviour.
Businesses within the scheme make a commitment to being a safe space for all customers, in particular women and girls, and their staff are trained in spotting predatory behaviour.
The development of the accreditation has been funded by the Home Office’s Safer Streets scheme (safer street 5), and aims to make women and girls feel safer in their communities.
BAA accredited businesses should serve as a place where violence, mysogeny and sexual offences are not tolerated.
BAA businesses are trained in:
• Spotting vulnerable situations
• Recognising predatory behaviour
• Helping customers who experience abuse and or Predatory behaviour
• Obtaining the required information for the emergency services
• Dealing with situations involving vulnerable people
• Forensic awareness
We hope that it is reassuring to the people of Cambridgeshire that we have a strong network of businesses that are committed to tackling violence against women and girls.
If you're interested please head here for more information
Previous Training:
In October 2023, we held Anti-Sexual Harassment Training delivered by Night-Time Economy Solutions. This training addresses sexual harassment issues specific to the night-time economy, focusing on prevention, intervention, and support.
Online training provision for flexible, accessible learning.
Topical training focused on City Centre concerns.
Certificated training to recognize and validate participants’ commitment to maintaining a safe environment.
This training equips venue staff to identify, prevent, and effectively respond to sexual harassment, enhancing safety and support for all patrons in Cambridge’s nightlife venues.
Funded by Cambridge BID
In 2021 we organised WAVE training (Welfare & Vulnerability Engagement), delivered by the Safer Sounds team. This training focuses on identifying and preventing situations in your venue that leave a customer vulnerable for any reason, and supporting people should an issue arise.
Funded by Cambridge BID
