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SAFE Bar Network in the News

Northwest Arkansas (February 3 2025)

KNWA News shares how the SAFE Bar Network trains bars and restaurants to keep patrons safe with the influx of patrons attending their establishments.

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Ocean City, New Jersey (July 11, 2022)

OCNJ Daily shares Duke’s Spirited Cocktails' decision to join the SAFE Bar Network, and explains what the network is doing and how to join.

KATV highlights how local establishments under Yellow Rocket Concepts took initiative by training with the SAFE Bar Network to keep both patrons and employees safe.

Arkansas (February 7 2025)

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Appleton, Wisconsin (January 24, 2025)

Post-Crescent shares why Gibson Community Music Hall chose to train with SAFE Bar Network and shared what the training helped identify. They also share how they are using their connections to help expand the SAFE Bar Network’s work to other venues. 

KCRG News shares how Ideal Theater and Bar recently underwent the SAFE Bar Network training and why it was beneficial for them.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (January 17 2025)

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MSN explains what the SAFE Bar Network training taught The Ideal Theater & Bar’s staff about the behaviors that surround alcohol consumption.

Cedar Rapids (January 17, 2025)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (January 16, 2025)

Iowa’s News Now shares that The Ideal Theater and Cocktail Bar chose to participate in the SAFE Bar Network training to help stop unwanted situations and ensure all their patrons, especially women, are having an enjoyable experience.

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Athenes, Georgia (October 24, 2024)

The Red & Black outlines what the SAFE Bar Network wants an establishment to gain from training. Live Wire Athens describes their customized training experience and explains what the experience was like.

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WDRB discusses how The Highlands area residents don’t feel as safe as they once did and explores how SAFE Bar Network’s training can help train local bars to make the area safer. 

Louisville, Kentucky (October 23, 2024)

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WHO13 discusses why SAFE Bar Network’s training is important for communities and shares how they have partnered with Ankeny and West Des Moines Police Departments.

West Des Moines, Iowa (September 12, 2024)

KOIN News shares how local businesses are struggling with various issues have decided to train with the SAFE Bar Network to ensure safety for both patrons and staff.

Portland, Oregon (August 7, 2024)

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The Daily Iowan shares how OneBuzz and LineLeap, two bar crawl organizers, are donating money to The SAFE Bar Network and Henry Schueler 41 & 9 Foundation.

Iowa City, Iowa (April 18, 2024)

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Ames, Iowa (March 18, 2024)

KDSM17 shares how three SAFE Bar Network members—London Underground, Thumbs, Mother's Pub—and demonstrates active bystander intervention. It is also highlighted that the training isn’t only about preventing sexual harassment but also empowering staff.

Ames, Iowa (January 30, 2024)

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Iowa State Daily shares how Ames becomes SAFE Bar Network’s most certified city. 

NewsWatch 12 reports how Big City Gaming hosted a SAFE Bar Network Training session they explored the 3 warning signs for staff to recognize. 

Eugene, Oregon (December 12, 2023)

KEZI shares how Big City Gaming decided to take part in  the SAFE Bar Network’s training and explored the three warning signs covered in the program .

Eugene, Oregon (December 11, 2023)

KTVZ News shares that Bend’s 10 Barrel Brewing Co. trained with the SAFE Bar Network, learning to recognize scenarios where they as staff can be an active bystander.

Bend, Oregon (October 18, 2022)

KMIZ shares how Fieldhouse and Willie’s decided to join SAFE Bar Network’s training and examines how noticing certain behaviors can help prevent more serious situations from occurring

Columbia, Missouri (September 26, 2022)

KPRC 2 explains why Karbach Brewery chose to adopt the SAFE Bar Network training and what shares what steps have been taken to help patrons if the need arises.

Houston, Texas (August 18, 2022)

ABC7 LA reports on 101 Cider House's decision to complete the SAFE Bar Network training and discuss what situations the training is useful in. 

Los Angeles, California (August 8, 2022)

KMOV covers the St. Louis area's struggle dealing with a frequent sexual assault, and shares Perennial Brewery choice to undergo the SAFE Bar Network training.

St. Louis, Missouri (May 2, 2022)

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News Tribune shares how Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub underwent SAFE Bar Network training. The article explores how employees can notice a customer being uncomfortable and improve safety through the training.

Jefferson City, Missouri (March 1, 2022)

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The Morning Sun shares that Blue Gator, Blackstone Bar, and Encore Nightclub underwent SAFE Bar Network training and explores how training goes beyond teaching active bystander skills.

Mount Pleasant, Missouri (January 22, 2022)

WEAU News highlights WCASA's partnership with the SAFE Bar Network and explains how the training will benefit the Wisconsin community. 

Eau Claire, Wisconsin (December 13, 2021)

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WQOW shares that The Bolton Refuge house partnered with the SAFE Bar Network and Wisconsin’s Coalition Against Sexual Assault to offer bystander intervention training to alcohol-serving establishments.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin (December 9, 2021)

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The Herald-Times shares IU students' feeling of feeling unsafe during a rise in sexual assaults. The article shares that a Kilroy’s Sports Bar have trained with SAFE Bar Network to prevent sexual assault. 

Iowa (November 16, 2021)

KOMU News shares how local bar Willie's decided to take part in the SAFE Bar Network's training after an issue with drugging in the area. 

Columbia, Missouri (October 26, 2021)

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ABC17 News shares that Willie’s and Fieldhouse, founding members of the SAFE Bar Network, hosted a training and explained what the program teaches employees. 

Columbia, Missouri (October 24, 2021)

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Centre Daily Times covers Penn State students' protest against sexual assault. The article shares that Centre Safe has undergone training with the SAFE Bar Network. 

State College, Pennsylvania (October 11, 2021)

Good Day NWA speaks with the NWA Center for Sexual Assault about partnering with the SAFE Bar Network and the training's benefits towards the community.

NorthWest Arkansas (October 5, 2021)

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5News shares that Northwest Arkansas Center for Sexual Assault partnered with the SAFE Bar network to provide training to local bars. 

Northwest Arkansas (September 10, 2021)

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The Full Pint shares that Brave Noise, a global beer collaboration, partnered with the SAFE Bar Network and other non-profits. 

Warrendale, Pennsylvania (July 19, 2021)

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