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Ask for Angela

We are working with licensed venues across Lancashire to help keep people safe when out and about.

The Ask for Angela scheme aims to reduce sexual violence and vulnerability by providing customers with a non-descript phrase they can use to get the attention of staff members who can help separate them from the company of someone with whom they feel unsafe due to that person's actions, words or behaviour. 

Anyone who feels unsafe in such a situation can get help from bar staff by simply asking to speak to "Angela". Staff will then help the person in leaving the venue discreetly and getting home or to a place of safety. This could mean taking the distressed person out of sight, calling for a taxi and making sure they get home okay or even asking the person causing distress to leave the venue if appropriate.