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Ask For Angela

DancerDancer Posts: 8,098 Legendary Poster
Today I found out about Ask For Angela when me and my mum were looking for something on Facebook. It was actually called asking for an Angel Shot but there is also something very similar called Ask For Angela.

It is a campaign that was started in 2016 that is used by bars and other venues to keep them safe from sexual assault, being in danger or in an uncomfortable situation such as on a date. When you are in a situation like this, go to the bar and ask for Angela and staff will know that you immediately need help and they will safely and discreetly get you out.

Asking for an angel shot is exactly the same process but there are different code words for what help is needed such as being escorted to your car, calling a taxi or calling the police.

Neat Angel Shot: Escort to your car
Angel Shot with Ice: Call a taxi
Angel Shot with Lime: Call the police

I hope that this can help people who might feel uncomfortable on a date or if they just generally feel unsafe when at a bar. Please share this with other people and spread the word.
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Comments

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 58 Boards Initiate
    Thanks for sharing this @Dancer

    I think it could be very helpful for people to know!
  • AislingDMAislingDM Posts: 1,666 Extreme Poster
    So so important @Dancer !! We all need to be looking out for each others' safety and it just reinforces that keeping each other safe is not something that should 'just be left up to security', we all have a role to play <3
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,054 Wise Owl
    This is fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing @Dancer! :heart:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 19 Settling in
    I saw this yesterday on a poster inside the bathroom in spoons lol. Yeah, if you go to the front desk and ask for Angela if you feel uncomfortable with a date, they will look after you and keep you safe. Very useful.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 22 Boards Initiate
    Thank you for sharing such important information! I’ll definitely pass this on to anyone who may need it!
    Best wishes :)
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