There are issues within the craft beverage industry that I can’t solve by myself, but I do have the power to use my platform for change. I’ve started this resource page to offer support and possible solutions if you have been subject to harassment or discrimination of any kind while on the job in the beverage space, are struggling with mental health, or just want to become an ally of a more equitable and inclusive beverage industry.
I am not a lawyer. I’m not an expert in mental health or social work, just someone who wants to help those who feel like they don’t have a voice. Everyone deserves a chance to become a beverage industry professional, start a business, gain access to education, and feel safe at work. If you don’t find what you need in the resource links, please feel free to reach out to me personally at julie@notyourhobbymarketing.com. Also, feel free to contact me with resources and links that I can add to this living list. Together we can make this industry a welcoming space for all - one conversation at a time.
Resources and Links
Brewers Association Code of Conduct Complaint Intake Form
The Brewers Association Code of Conduct codifies its commitment and responsibility as an industry to respect the law, promote and consume beer responsibly, and eliminate discrimination, harassment, and bias of all types.
The Brewers Association Code of Conduct, developed by the Board of Directors in collaboration with the Governance and Diversity committees and staff, was adopted by the board as official policy on August 6, 2020.
After reviewing the above documents, please submit your complaint via the online Code of Conduct Complaint Intake form
National Women’s Law Center: if you’ve been harassed at work, they can get you a free lawyer consultation to help you understand your options. English: https://nwlc.org/asistencialegal/. Español: https://nwlc.org/asistencialegal/. If you don’t have Internet, call/Si no tiene Internet, llame a (202) 319-3053
Hope For The Day: a non-profit movement empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education - https://www.hftd.org
Safe Bars - training for front-of-the-house staff to stand up against harassment and assault: https://safebars.org/. NOTE: this is SafeBars.org not the Safe Bars Network, they are similar in name, but different organizations.
WeVow - third party sexual misconduct reporting tool for small businesses: https://www.wevow.com
#NotMe - third party anonymous sexual misconduct reporting tool for small businesses: https://not-me.com/en/
National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org/
American Association of University Women (AAUW) working to advance gender equity through research, education, and advocacy - addressing the gender wage gap: https://www.aauw.org/
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: https://www.eeoc.gov/
Society for Human Resource Management: https://www.shrm.org/
State-specific labor departments - these will be varied depending on where you live: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/contacts
Table HR - human resource services for the food & beverage industry: https://tablehr.co
Pink Boots Society - assisting women in the bev alc industry through education: https://www.pinkbootssociety.org
RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: https://www.rainn.org/
Healing to Action: https://www.healingtoaction.org/
Restaurant Opportunities Center United: https://rocunited.org/
Craft Women Connect - We are a community of diverse women whose goal is to explore and connect through our love for craft beer: https://www.facebook.com/groups/551093478720210/
National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Make Your Move - creating allies to fight sexual violence: http://www.makeyourmovemissoula.org/
Please Hustle Responsibly - mental health advocates for the hospitality industry: https://www.instagram.com/pleasehustleresponsibly/
Crafted for All - equity and inclusion education: https://www.craftedforall.com
Beer.Diversity. - Ren Navarro - cultivating diversity in beer and beyond, consulting & speaking: https://www.beer-diversity.com/
Do Better. Be Better - helping BIPOC youth reach their full potential through education, mentorship, and compassion: https://www.dobetter-bebetter.com/
The Michael James Jackson Fund for Brewing & Distilling - Funding technical education and career advancement for black, indigenous, and people of color in the brewing and distilling industries: https://www.themjf.org/
Beer Kulture - Through our work, Beer Kulture has advanced and created opportunities that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the craft beverage space: https://www.beerkulture.com/
Beervana Diverse Brewery Database: https://www.beervanablog.com/beervana/2021/4/26/updated-diverse-breweries-database
Women of the Vine & Spirits: https://www.womenofthevine.com/cpages/home
Pomme Boots - women in cider advocacy: https://www.facebook.com/pommeboots/
Healing to Action: https://www.healingtoaction.org/
Charities.org list of Civil Rights advocacy groups & organizations: https://www.charities.org/charities_list?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3smABhCjARIsAKtrg6JfXkMVjLM39QuPSgRZLHylm9QlkbMJTpc0UHSI1u_y8ZtuArM6-PsaAokzEALw_wcB