Creating a Safe & Inclusive Society: Clubs & Societies Training 21-22
Promote inclusivity and accessibility in your club or society by hosting diverse events, accommodating various needs, and applying for accessibility grants. Additionally, create a safe environment through awareness campaigns, mental health support, and advocacy for all members.
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Creating a Safe & Inclusive Society Clubs & Societies Training 21-22
Inclusive & Accessible Inclusive & Accessible There should be no barriers to any student who wishes to join your club/ society Host a range of socials that are also not alcohol focused Host your socials/ activities and meetings at a range of different times so that you can cater for students who may not always be available at the same time each week Split your membership fees up over each term so that it is more affordable for your members Increase the number of low and no cost socials Increase the diversity of your committee and members by promoting your society through alternative channels other than just your own social media- for example International/ Mature Student Facebook Pages Host additional or modify activities/ sessions for members who are less able-bodied and require alternative equipment/ additional help to complete the activity Ensure sessions at the university are held in accessible locations to those with physical disabilities. You can see which rooms are suitable via AccessAble Include the option for members to rent equipment/ kit rather than needing to buy it outright
Accessibility Grant Funding Accessibility Grant Funding You can apply for funding to cover the cost of an activity/ equipment that will enable your club/ society to be more open and accessible to members who are not able bodied and neurodiverse What is likely to be awarded What is unlikely to be awarded Kit Clothing Equipment/ activity/ insurance Personal items SUBU Accessibility Grant Marketing Retrospective payments
Creating a Safe Environment Creating a Safe Environment Join SUBU s sexual consent campaign- sexual Misconduct is never ok Be aware of the Ask for Angela campaign so that you can educate and support your members Be open to listening to your members concerns or worries Take part in Mental Health First Aid Training when available through SUBU to support your members Add a mental health champion to your committee member roles Be open and welcoming to all students. Link up with SUBU s liberation groups and run collaborative events for underrepresented student groups Be an ally to your members- you can find out LOADS more on how to be an ally via SUBU s Allyship Hub www.subu.org.uk/represented/liberation/allyshiphub/
SUBU Allyship Hub SUBU Allyship Hub
Symptoms of drink spiking The effects of drink spiking vary depending on what people have been spiked with. Symptoms could include: Lowered inhibitions Loss of balance Visual problems Confusion Nausea Vomiting Feeling more drunk than expected Speech Difficulties Unconsciousness DRINK SPIKING: SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR AND HOW TO TELL IF YOU'VE BEEN SPIKED If your drink has been spiked it's unlikely that you will see, smell or taste any difference. Most date rape drugs take effect within 15-30 minutes and symptoms usually last for several hours. If you start to feel strange or more drunk than you should be, then get help straight away. Ketamine Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) Tranquillisers, most often benzodiazepines, including Valium (diazepam) and Rohypnol Dr Sarah Jarvis, Drinkaware
How to help a friend who you think has been spiked If your friend is showing any of the signs described above there are few things you can do to help. What to do if you think a friend has been spiked: Tell a bar manager, bouncer or member of staff Stay with them and keep talking to them Call an ambulance if their condition deteriorates Don t let them go home on their own Don t let them leave the venue with someone you don t know or trust If possible, try and prevent them drinking more alcohol as this could lead to more serious problems
#NeverOK Active Bystander Have you ever been on a night out and noticed that someone might be in danger and didn t know what to do? We ve all been there but it is important that we are active bystanders within these situations. Before taking action, always assess whether it is safe for you to do so your personal safety is always a priority. If it is safe, then try and intervene with one of the five Ds: Direct Action Calmly call out the negative behaviour, tell the perpetrator to stop or ask the victim if they are ok. Distract Interrupt the situation start a conversation with the perpetrator to allow the target to get away or use an excuse to safety remove the target from the situation, such as needing to speak with them. Delegate If you are not comfortable calling out the situation yourself, get someone else to step in. Venue staff and security will be able to deal with the situation in a safe way Delay If the situation is too dangerous for you to deal with right then and there, then walk away. When you are in a safe situation then report it with as much detail as you can. Dial If you deem the situation to be an emergency, always call the police on 999. www.subu.org.uk/NeverOK
TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOURSELF & OTHERS SAFE ON A NIGHT OUT How can you protect yourself against drink spiking? Never leave your, or your friend's drinks, unattended Keep an eye on your drink at all times Don't accept drinks from people you don't know or trust Don't accept a straw that hasn't come from behind the bar Stick with your friend/s Use an anti spiking drink protector eg a Spikey Ask Angela for help
Ask For Angela Ask For Angela When hosting socials in external venues or TOFS or Dylans, the Ask for Angela campaign will be active. Ensure your members know that if they ever feel unsafe that they can approach a member of the bar staff and Ask for Angela . They will help to discreetly remove them from the situation.
