The NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is here to support LGBTQ+ nightlife venues, patrons, and partygoers with accessible and practical information to stay safe and connected while out on the town.
Our Bar Safety resources are organized by topic. Click on the table of content below to scroll to your desired topic and return here anytime by clicking on the right bottom arrow.
Whether you’re a business owner or a bar patron, sometimes you may have to break up an altercation or deal with unwanted attention. Knowing how to diffuse a tense situation and bring the energy down isn’t always easy, especially in a loud, overstimulating environment — that’s why knowing how to be an upstander and de-escalate a situation before it turns violent can be an essential skill. Check out some AVP’s quick guides below.
If your business organization, or community group is interested in booking AVP’s signature Upstander Intervention &
De-Escalation Training, then click here to request a training today!
Knowing your rights when engaging with law enforcement agencies — whether they are local or federal — can be essential to protecting yourself and your community. AVP recommends the following community-based resources for safely interacting with law enforcement agencies:
If you would like to get connected to AVP’s Legal Services, call our free English & Spanish 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 212-714-1184, or click here to request AVP’s Know Your Rights Training today!
The past several years have seen a sharp increase in anti-LGBTQ+ violence, harassment, and hate speech — especially towards LGBTQ+ immigrants and transgender/non-binary community members. The following community-based resources provide a variety of information, resources, and skills you can access to protect yourself and your loved ones from hate violence:
If you need to report an instance of hate violence, please call AVP’s Crisis Hotline at 212-714-1184. For further support, please reach out to AVP at community@avp.org to request access to AVP’s Community Safety Toolkit, an extensive resource guide to protecting yourself and your loved ones from hate violence and harassment.
Nightlife venues can often be place where LGBTQ+ patrons and partygoers can find themselves vulnerable, especially after a night of fun. Learn to recognize and respond to signs of sexual harassment, dating violence, and identity-based abuse with the following resources from AVP’s community network:
If you or a loved one needs to get connected to AVP’s Client Services, which includes free short-term mental health counseling, support groups, and more, call AVP’s Crisis Hotline at 212-714-1184.
Some of our most vulnerable community members live at the intersection of multiple forms of violence — that’s why it’s more important than ever to protect our Black, Indigenous, transgender, and non-binary community members. Follow the links below to learn more about how to stay safe as a TGNC and/or BIPOC LGBTQ+ partygoer while engaging in nightlife spaces:
Are you a business or organization that caters to LGBTQ+ clientele? Reach out to AVP and book a Professional Development Training to improve your team’s cultural competency skills. Click here to learn more!
Sometimes the best way to stay safe while out on the town comes down to making healthier choices — if you or a loved one is struggling with substance use, unsafe sex, or getting into risky situations while partying, consider checking out the following resources from our trusted community partners at [the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and the Queer Nightlife Community Center:
Reach out to AVP’s Crisis Hotline at 212-714-1184 to get connected to free Mental Health & Legal Services or click here to book a Community Safety Training today!
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Consider reaching out to one of AVP’s trusted community partners below:
