Our bars and restaurants are important aspects of the Tampa Bay community and as members of the community, bar staff care about their customers. So, we have partnered with local alcohol serving establishments in order to promote a safe environment for bar patrons. BarTAB is a bystander intervention training program for bar staff. It is completely free and completely voluntary for bar staff. This p
rogram aims to:
1) Increase awareness of alcohol facilitated sexual assault
2) Help bar staff recognize “red flags” – situations and behaviors that constitute or may culminate in sexual harassment or assault
3) Train bartenders in unique and discrete intervention techniques that ensures patron and bartender safety
4) Encourage patrons to turn to their bar staff for assistance when they feel uncomfortable or need help
If you would like your establishment to be part of this exciting new program or would like more information, please contact [email protected] or call Dr. Ráchael Powers at (813) 974-9531. If you are a patron who wants to spread the word about this program, tell your local bartender to “Show Me Your BarTAB!”
BarTAB is funded by the Florida Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is supported by members of the following community organizations:
Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Club Prana
Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Program (Arizona)
Tampa Alcohol Coalition
University of South Florida
University of South Florida Police Department
University of South Florida Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention
University of Tampa
If you have been a victim of sexual assault and would like support or information about services call (1-888-956-RAPE) to speak with a trained professional.
