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Ask for Angela' scheme

2 stories · 2 councils

A safety initiative where individuals who feel unsafe can discreetly ask for help from staff in licensed venues. A safety initiative used in licensed premises to help people who feel unsafe. A nationally recognised safeguarding initiative that enables individuals who feel unsafe, vulnerable, or threatened in licensed premises to discreetly seek help. A scheme to help people who feel unsafe in pubs and bars. A safety initiative where individuals can discreetly ask for help by using the phrase 'Ask for Angela'. A safety initiative where individuals can discreetly seek help in bars and clubs. A scheme operating in licensed venues where individuals can discreetly ask for help if they feel unsafe by using the phrase 'Angela'. A scheme (likely run by Hackney Council) aimed at enhancing community safety. A safeguarding initiative aimed at helping people in licensed premises. A safeguarding initiative aimed at helping people in licensed premises, particularly in the late-night economy. A safeguarding initiative designed to help people discreetly signal for help in licensed venues.

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