9. Roundtable on Awareness & Diversity: Working Together to Combat Spiking

For some time now, we have been receiving reports of spiking in Berlin clubs. We take these reports very seriously and are in contact with various experts and organizations. Our goal is to create spaces where everyone can feel safe. Rather than telling potential victims how to protect themselves from spiking, we must do everything in our power to prevent these acts and bar perpetrators from our venues.

Meanwhile, cases of needle spiking have also been reported in Berlin. It is particularly concerning that, to date, there is little reliable information about the substances used, the perpetrators, or their motives. The lack of awareness among guests, staff, and emergency services regarding how to properly handle victims of spiking makes it difficult to investigate these cases. Nor should we underestimate the dangers that can arise in combination with the voluntary use of legal or illegal substances. We can only address these challenges by working together.

On June 16, we’d like to talk with you about spiking in Berlin’s club scene and discuss what steps we can take. We’ve invited experts to speak from the perspectives of medical professionals, drug field professionals, and victim support organizations. In addition, we’d like to invite everyone to share their own perspectives and ideas for solutions in a town hall format.

June 16, 2022, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Location: Marie Antoinette, Holzmarktstr. 15-18, 10179 Berlin

Register at: awareness@clubcommission.de