A partnership between Cardiff University’s Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute and Stamp Out Spiking has conducted a comprehensive piece of victim research on spiking in the UK to date, unveiling new insights into spiking.
We are thrilled to share that our CEO, Dawn Dines, recently appeared on ITN to discuss the powerful results of our “Victims Journey” survey. The survey offers crucial insights into the experiences of those who have suffered from spiking, helping to highlight the urgent need for training to safeguard party-goers across the day and nighttime economy.
During the segment, Dawn emphasised the importance of supporting victims and preventing future incidents. The report also showcased her hands-on involvement in delivering training sessions for businesses and organisations in Brighton and Eastbourne’s nighttime sector. These sessions aim to equip staff with the knowledge and tools to recognise and respond to spiking incidents effectively to ensure the safeguarding of victims and to preserve evidence to start gaining convictions.
Stamp Out Spiking remains committed to driving change through education, awareness, and support. We are incredibly proud of Dawn’s continued leadership and dedication to making nightlife safer for everyone.
Professor Simon Moore, Co-Director of the Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute at Cardiff University, said: “Spiking is a crime that anyone could become a victim of – it can be carried out by people you know and strangers. With the various forms of spiking and the motivations behind spiking, we must get an in-depth understanding of who is being impacted by spiking and how people are being spiked. This will allow us to work with law enforcement, government, policy-makers and business-owners to prevent it from happening.
“We partnered with Stamp Out Spiking to understand spiking trends in the UK, to gain new insights into the victims of spiking, and inform practical solutions that could help protect people from spiking in the future.”
Dawn Dines says “We are delighted to partner with Cardiff University to understand the complexity of these invisible crimes. It is always very worrying as we understand that male victims go under the radar, and we need to find ways to change this narrative. Working together will ensure we give an equal platform to everyone who has been affected by these issues.”