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Guernsey campaign group 'Girls Night In Gsy' is encouraging people across the Channel Islands to complete the “largest and most comprehensive research study ever conducted on spiking”.
The study – run by Cardiff University and the 'Stamp Out Spiking' campaign – has been circulated on social media this month, and Girls Night In Gsy organisers said they felt compelled to ask if Channel Island data could be included in the survey.
The campaign group organisers explained: “We have had previous contact with the Stamp Out Spiking group and have been following the progress of that UK initiative.
"When we saw that the survey was underway, we wanted to see whether islanders could take part, or whether it was for UK residents only.
“We were delighted to receive a quick and positive response from Stamp Out Spiking."
The study organisers have now added an 'other' option under a question regarding location which allows Channel Island data to be counted.
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Girls Night In Gsy was launched in November 2021, with a one-night boycott of night-time economy venues in solidarity with similar boycotts across the UK. The organisers of the group – which has over 1,300 followers – have opted to remain anonymous.
They explained: “We started Girls Night In Gsy in alignment with campaigns across the UK and hoped to raise awareness about sexual assault, harassment and drink spiking in the night-time economy. We wanted to be clear that this happens locally and that 'enough is enough'."
Girls Night In Gsy said it wanted “as many people as possible” across the Channel Islands to take part in the study.
“The survey takes about five minutes, and you can opt to include as much or as little information as you are comfortable sharing. It is an anonymous survey, although participants are given the option to leave a contact email address at the end of the survey if they choose.
“We identified a value in enabling islanders to take part in this survey and we were delighted that Stamp Out Spiking agreed with us and made it possible. We hope anyone who has experienced spiking – either as a victim or a witness – will take the time to complete the survey and help to build a clearer picture of this issue.”
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You can complete the survey here: A Victim's Journey
If you have been the victim of drink spiking, sexual assault, harassment, or any other crime, you can contact the States of Jersey Police.
Police have previously issued the following advice:
Never accept drinks from strangers
Don’t leave your drinks unattended
Stay with your friends
Plan your journey home
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