The CRISSCROSS project is an evidence-based initiative that addresses the intersectionality between gender-based violence, including sexual harassment and LGTBQIA+ hostility, and the risk associated with substance consumption (hereinafter the term “substance use” refers to the consumption of alcohol and drugs) in nightlife and social settings. Considering the characteristics of these contexts, in which structural inequalities are reflected and reproduced, allowing the normalisation of violence and the development of risk dynamics, this project seeks to transform these leisure spaces into safer and more inclusive venues, especially for people and social groups who are in a situation of vulnerability or added risk. Through the design of specific and sustainable interventions adapted to local needs, and using as a frame of reference the participatory approach of the Behaviour Change Wheel model - BCW - (Michie et al, 2011), the project wants to raise awareness among young people about attitudes supporting gender-based violence, including LGTBIQIA+ hostility, sexist beliefs that may support its emergence, and prevent sexually violent behaviour in situations of risk due to substance use.

Six partners from the European Union participated in the project: Asociación Bienestar y Desarrollo (ABD), Cooperativa Lotta Control l’Emarginazione (Coop. Lotta), Associazione ACRA, 4motion, Kosmicare and Health Service Executive (HSE), who together with researchers from the University of Seville (USE) represent the f ive countries participating in this project: Spain (ABD and USE), Italy (Coop. Lotta and ACRA), Luxembourg, Portugal and Ireland, respectively.