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The risks at the festival

The Pete the Monkey team asks everyone to be aware of its values: kindness, inclusion, respect, mindfulness and caring.

Any festivity in a group setting can expose us to risks.To prevent and avoid these risks, different stalls are available at the festival to help and care for you at any time:

UMPS : first aid.

CAARUD : awareness and risk prevention in festive environments (sex, alcohol, psychoactive products & health). Distribution of earplugs, condoms, breathalyzers,...

The safe zone : gender-based, sexual violence and victims support awareness and support.

If you don’t know how to react when you witness violence in the festival, on the street, in stores or on public transport, here’s the 5D rule that can help:

1. Distract : If you see someone in trouble, don’t hesitate to meddle before the situation escalates to distract the harasser’s attention. You can start a conversation, ask them the time or even pretend to know the victim to support them.

2. Delegate : if you don’t feel like acting (alone or by yourself?), ask for help from people around you. Passers-by, shopkeepers, bus drivers… They can help you handle the situation if it escalates.

3. Document : if you have your phone with you, don’t hesitate to film or photograph the scene. In this case, don’t forget to specify the date, time and place to make your evidence valid to the police later on. The aim is not to share it on social media but to build evidence that the victim can use if they want to use it for judiciary evidence and purposes.

4. Direct : According to the situation and without compromising yourself, if you feel confident and comfortable, directly act by asking the stalker to stop and leave the victim alone.

5. Dialogue : when the harasser has left, you can talk to the victim to reassure and support them. Show them compassion and ask if they need anything. Do not rush them and explain that the harasser’s behavior was disrespectful and unacceptable and that they should not blame themselves for the situation that occurred.

The more witnesses the less chance the harasser can get away or carry on. We hope all the information given above will make you feel more confident about how to act and support victims in case of any harm, violence or harassment. Any form of uninvited advance (physical or verbal) is absolutely unacceptable. Let’s not be bystanders !

👉 KEEPING SAFE 👈

👂Audition : For music to stay enjoyable and not become a health risk to your auditory health take care of your hearing throughout the festival. Take breaks between shows, don’t stay too long near speakers and wear earplugs if needed. You can go to CAARUD and find some!

🍑 Sex : If no consent is given no sexual acts are performed. If consent is given, think about using protection! You can go to CAARUD to find condoms to have safe sexual relations.

🍺 Alcohol : Beware of excessive alcohol consumption. Remember to eat before drinking and hydrate regularly. During the festival, meet at the safe zone or at the CAARUD if you don’t feel well. For those driving, you can find breathalyzers to test yourself and be safe on your way back home.

🚬 Drugs : Beware of the dangers of taking drugs. During the festival, meet at CAARUD to be advised on how to limit risks. You’re also welcome to the safe zone if you’re feeling unwell.