REES Festivals

REES is a simple, secure online platform for reporting sexual violence tailored to the unique needs of festivals.

Unwanted sexualized behaviours have a significant impact on the perceptions of personal safety at festivals. REES gathers critical data and insights about where it is occurring so that organizers can develop ongoing prevention strategies. REES is trauma-informed and survivor-centred for users and helps to minimize risks for organizers.

REES for
Festivals

With REES for festivals, you can provide a clear and consistent system for reporting sexual violence, reduce barriers to reporting, gather and utilize data on sexual violence to develop targeted prevention strategies and public awareness.

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Smarter Festivals, Safer Festivals

“We are thrilled to have REES as a partner. As an organization, we believe everyone has the right to experience the Winnipeg Folk Festival as a safe place where they are welcome and respected. REES provides survivor-led reporting and expertise that can help us do better for our community and support our safer spaces policy.” –

Lynne Skromeda, former Executive Director, Winnipeg Folk Festival

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Online reporting for:

Music Festivals
Film Festivals
Theatre & Fringe Festivals
Pride Events
Cultural Festivals

With REES Festivals you can…

Mitigate risk

for attendees, festival organizers and your brand.

Reduce barriers

to reporting by offering a clear 24/7, year-round pathway for reporting sexual harassment, misconduct and assault.

Provide a centralized hub

of information about reporting options, community resources and supports.

Gather data

and critical insights about when and where unwanted behaviours are occurring.

One in five (22%) of all festival goers, and 30% of female festival attendees have experienced some form of unwanted sexual behaviour at a UK festival.

Source: YouGov 2018

7% of those affected reported it to festival staff during or after the event, and only 2% said they reported the incident to the police.