Going out on Granville?
Look for the team in peach
Good Night Out (GNO) has received funding from the Federal Government of Canada, through Women and Gender Equality to pilot a late night outreach team in Victoria and in Nelson. Learn more about that project here.
The Granville Street Team works Friday and Saturday Nights in the Granville Entertainment District. It began in the Fall of 2017 and is currently funded by the City of Vancouver.
This Team was created with the hopes that engaged peers who were skilled in bystander intervention could play a role in curbing incidents of gendered and harassing “sub-criminal” acts and support the safety of women and vulnerable populations between the hours of Midnight and 330 A.M. in Vancouver’s vibrant nightlife district. This nightlife street team is the first team of its kind in North America.
Examples of the type of services our team provides:
• Liaising with licensed establishments within the Granville Entertainment district to help ensure the safety of vulnerable patrons during closing egress
• Acting as eyes and ears on the street
• Acting as skilled bystanders when gendered or homophobic or other harassment is witnessed
• Linking people who have been victims of assault to supports and or reporting
• Assisting vulnerable patrons to access public transit or taxis
• Helping patrons charge phones for safety reasons
Looking for the data about what the street team does? Check out our monthly reports here!
Interested in joining the Team?
We are usually always looking for new members seeking occasional work. Experience in social services, mental health is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please fill out this form.
“Keep the Good Night Out team, they are visible, positive and promote safety for all. I would recommend expanding the team.”
