The service issued the reminder on Facebook ahead of the weekend on Friday in the wake of the death of Sarah Everard in South London.

They wrote: “Following the tragic death of Sarah Everard, we would like to remind islanders that our Fire Station at Rouge Bouillon offers a place of safety for anyone feeling in danger that may be walking home in the North of St. Helier. 

“Anyone feeling unsafe can come to the Station day or night and we will provide temporary sanctuary until the police or other appropriate service arrives.”

It comes after numerous islanders shared their experiences of sexual harassment and feeling unsafe while walking home in Jersey.

Express is running a pan-island survey to better understand islanders’ feelings of safety and any improvements they feel can be made.

Express is looking to hear from as wide a range of islanders as possible – whether they have experience of feeling unsafe and sexual harassment or not. Once you have finished the survey, please share it with friends and family.

SURVEY…

Fill in the form below or CLICK HERE to complete it in a web browser.

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The survey is being supported by Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR), a charity which supports islanders that have suffered a sexual assault or rape.

“Jersey Action Against Rape welcomes the Bailiwick Express survey, which follows a series of articles on the subject of sexual harassment,” Manager Jayne Gruchy said.

“Recent events have opened up important conversations about sexual harassment and women’s feelings of safety. We believe it’s useful to gauge how people feel about their safety in the island and what could be done to help them feel safer.

“JAAR will be interested to see the results. We are here to support any islander affected by sexual assault and sexual harassment.”

READ MORE…

“It’s almost a part of life, it’s shocking” – Women’s experiences of sexual harassment

“I would not dream of walking home in high heels” – What women do to make themselves feel safe

“Some of the more minor offences are the tip of the iceberg” – Police on why ‘minor’ harassment must be called out to prevent bigger sexual crimes

“I want us to tackle this as a society” – Women who have experienced sexual harassment in Jersey discuss what could be done to stamp out the issue

SUPPORT…

If you have been sexually assaulted or experienced sexual harassment, you can contact: