The Cootamundra electorate liquor accord is one of 25 across the state using a simple watchword to keep patrons safe this summer.
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Ask for Angela helps protect patrons at participating pubs, clubs and bars, whereby staff can provide assistance when a customer 'Asks for Angela'.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said trained staff can intervene by calling police, organising safe transport home with a taxi or other ride share service, or by referring the patron to support services.
Ms Cooke said the campaign, which originated in the UK, kicked off in Wagga in 2017 and has since expanded to the Sydney CBD, as well as the Cootamundra electorate.
"Community safety is everyone's business - we all have the right to enjoy a night out without being treated with disrespect or being made to feel uncomfortable," she said.
"Social gatherings should never make someone feel threatened or intimidated, and I encourage everyone to seek help if you feel unsafe."
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Data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research shows increasing reports of sexual assault, indecent assault and other sexual offences over the past five years. The number of recorded sexual assaults in NSW rose from 4988 in 2014 to 5819 in 2018 - reflecting a 17 per cent increase.
Attorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman said the rise could be attributed to more reporting, but analysis was not definitive.
"We certainly want to see more reporting, as every victim should feel supported in coming forward - but what this also shows is that discreet schemes like Ask for Angela, are more important than ever to help protect people," Mr Speakman said.
Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said this was a modern approach to a modern problem.
"Given the popularity of dating apps, it's now fairly common for people to meet for the first time at bars and pubs, and simple schemes like this one create better, safer nights out," he said.