Just read this article about the scheme which I thought was interesting.
Quote: "The Ask for Angela initiative, a project in place at thousands of venues nationwide, aims to provide a discreet lifeline for people who believe they are in danger.
Those with such fears are advised to use the code word "Angela", to indicate to staff they are in need of help.
But secret filming by BBC researchers found that in half of the London venues they visited, including major chains, staff failed to respond to the code word. The BBC received similar reports from across the UK."
The article gives examples of when bar staff were completely unaware of the code word, (sadly proportionally too many), but also gives examples of when women were helped by bar staff.
When I read the article I felt goosebumps when I read about the pub staff who had correctly responded and implemented a safety plan for the women. It struck me how low my expectations must be to feel moved at one barman's kind response.
Full article here for anyone interested.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c789nn3d918o