About the Last Call Pilot.

This work began in 2019 when Vancouver City Council passed a motion asking staff to explore options to address the increase in sexual violence in the hospitality and service industry. After a COVID-hiatus, the City identified three core actions to take with one being the granting of funds to GNO with support from the City to develop a Sexual Violence Prevention Program.

This first-of-its-kind pilot will involve 8-10 businesses in the service and hospitality industry to participate in one year pilot program that will provide sexual violence prevention training, policy, reporting infrastructure and data collection to support businesses in creating systems that mitigate and empower employees and the public to prevent and report sexual harassment.

The pilot also involves allowing those working and socializing in any establishment in Greater Vancouver to share their stories of witnessing or experiencing sexual violence in these spaces, to inform recommendations at the conclusion of the pilot

Important details.

  • A recent report from Western University and the Canadian Labour Congress , found that 44% of participants experienced at least one behaviour or practice of sexual harassment and violence in the last 2 years while at work.

    In a recent GNO survey, 89% of participants reported feeling unsafe in the GED. When asked what would make them feel safer, 71% said mandatory sexual violence training.

    The rate of police-reported sexual assault in Canada has reached its highest level since 1996. In fact, Canada's Violent Crime Severity Index recently rose 5% in 2021. This was driven by an 18% increase in the rate of level 1 sexual assault, which is most commonly experienced in bars, restaurants and public spaces such as sidewalks and transit.

  • Participating Last Call establishments will be expected to:

    commit to 1 year of participation

    send appropriate staff to attend training in the #NotMe platform

    send staff to a 3 hour sexual violence prevention training

    attend monthly check-ins

    Submit current related policy for review -or-

    implement baseline policy provided

    display educational materials in staff and patron areas

    use the #NotMe platform for all workplace bullying and harassment reports and investigations for the pilot period

  • Participation in the pilot gets you and your staff:

    Skills in prevention - Free Sexual Violence Prevention training ($300-$1000 value).

    Policy - to ensure you meet and exceed legislative requirements established by WorkSafe and BC Human Rights.

    Tools - Free subscription to the #NotMe reporting platform, to better manage reports and investigations.

    Improved Workplace Culture and Customer Experiences!

#NotMe

Each establishment participating in the Last Call Pilot will receive a 1 year licence

and training for the #NotMe platform.

The #NotMe platform is a patented end-to-end reporting, investigation and case management software. #NotMe is an ethical system that fosters corporate integrity and helps organizations manage and mitigate risks while building trust with their people.

The concept of #NotMe provides a fair game for all, motivates and engages people in participating in the creation of safe places, and provides a greater ROI for organizations. It is the ultimate solution to safe whistleblowing and reporting safety issues at work and in your communities.

Learn more about how #NotMe is creating a safer and more accountable Food & Beverage sector here.