Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence launch new 'Safety First, Sexy Second' buddy system campaign

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Sister Roma of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a longstanding staple in the Bay Area.

On Friday, she used her platform to raise awareness for a new common sense safety campaign: "Safety First, Sexy Second."

"Safety First, Sexy Second" is a type of "buddy system" that the Roma created in response to the rise of hate crimes in the LGBTQ+ community.

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It promotes three simple safety steps: "1. Buddy-up 2. Hookup 3. Follow-up."

Sister Roma sat with ABC7's Reggie Aqui to talk more about the campaign and its launch, along with some highlights from her recent trip to Japan.

Watch the full interview in the player above.