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Restaurants Programs

Prevention: Programs

Restaurant Coalition

 

Our Restaurant Coalition is made up of owners, managers, and bartenders from local restaurants and breweries who are committed to developing policies and practices to increase the safety of their staff and prevent sexual harassment and violence.   

 

The Restaurant Coalition meets monthly to discuss, reflect and collaborate on ways to increase protective factors in their environments.  

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On The Fly

 

On The Fly (OTF) is a training program designed for staff to report situations of harassment from customers in an efficient way and build procedures to respond quickly and safely.   

 

This training program aims to dismantle the cultural norm within the industry that staff should permit harmful behavior to earn a tip. Developed by restaurant leadership in Charlottesville, OTF is an effective way to ensure everyone feels safe when they are at work. SARA Prevention Team will meet with restaurant leadership to determine if OTF is a right fit for your business. From there, our team will provide each restaurant with leadership and staff training, helpful tools and materials, and ongoing support during implementation.  

 

Time Commitment Outline:

  • Listening Session: 1 hour 

  • Leadership Training: 1 hour 

  • Staff Training: 1 hour 

  • Data Collection following every shift 

  • Bi-weekly contact with point of contact  

  • Leadership Check-ins: 3 months, 6 months, & 1 year 

 

Restaurant Technical Assistance (TA)

 

If you are outside of the Greater Charlottesville area, SARA offers technical assistance for community organizations to adapt On the Fly or the Restaurant Coalition to meet their community needs.  

 

TA Support includes: 

  • Program Overviews 

  • Detailed descriptions of the training program 

  • Clear objectives and goals 

  • Training Materials 

  • Comprehensive guides and resources 

  • Interactive tools for effective learning 

  • Implementation Strategies 

  • Step-by-step plans for rolling out the program 

  • Tailored approaches to fit your organization’s needs 

  • Ongoing Support 

  • Assistance during planning stages 

  • Continuous support post-implementation 

  • Resources for other support 

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For more information on how to get involved in our Restaurant industry programs, please reach out to our Prevention Team either at Lindsey Hayes at lindsey@saracville.org or Abby Mayer at abby@saracville.org. 

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