Safe Night Out is one of WEAVE’s Prevention & Education programs designed to help create safer nightlife environments throughout the Sacramento region. The program equips bar, restaurant, and nightlife staff with the knowledge and skills to recognize warning signs of sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking, and to respond safely and effectively when concerns arise. 

Research shows that alcohol is the most commonly used substance in drug-facilitated sexual assault, underscoring the critical role that bartenders, servers, security personnel, and other nightlife staff can play in preventing violence and supporting patron safety. Through education and bystander intervention strategies, Safe Night Out helps staff identify concerning behaviors, intervene appropriately, and contribute to a culture of safety and accountability. 

WEAVE is proud to offer Safe Night Out, a free, two-hour training and certification program for nightlife staff. Since its launch in 2019, more than 40 local establishments have participated in the training, demonstrating a shared commitment to preventing violence and creating safer experiences for patrons. 

Advancing Prevention Through Research, WEAVE has partnered with the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) to evaluate the effectiveness of the Safe Night Out program throughout the Sacramento region. This research partnership represents an important opportunity to better understand how prevention training impacts both nightlife staff and patrons and to strengthen the program over time. 

Through this partnership with UC San Diego, WEAVE will be able to measure the program’s impact, identify best practices, and contribute to the growing body of research on effective strategies for preventing sexual and domestic violence in nightlife settings. 

Participate in the Study

If you have been invited to participate in the Safe Night Out research study, please select the link below that best describes you. You will be directed to a brief screening survey to determine your eligibility. 

In The News

KCRA: Bars, clubs look to combat sexual violence in Sacramento

ABC 10: Sacramento bars prepare to stop sexual violence through new program