Don't get spiked

The 'Don't Get Spiked' Awareness Campaign aimed to provide info on spiked drinks to young people by displaying posters in pubs, clubs and backpacker hostels.

As part of the campaign a youth conference and peer education weekend was organised by the Manly Youth Council.

Both guys and girls participated in the weekend and the issues talked about included date rape, spiked drinks and violence in relationships.

Some of the participants went on to do surveys in local pubs and under-age venues, to find out about what people knew about drink spiking.

The results of the survey will be used to work out ways to improve young people's understanding of drink spiking and what they can do to protect themselves.

For more information

For more information on community action projects or to find out more about the NSW Strategy to Reduce Violence Against Women call 9228 8888 or go to www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/cpd.