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where I, Mandi, a trained domestic violence victim advocate helps those feeling vulnerable learn emotional self defense and how to be street smart.

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You deserve to live in peace and safety! Hear safety tips that will help us enjoy empowered lives. Let’s leave worry behind so we can be savvy, aware, and prepared

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips: How to Avoid Jugging and Stay Safer in Parking Lots - Part 1 - Copy

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 03/12/2025

How do I stay safer while out and about this holiday season or any season? In part one of the Holiday Safety Series, Mandi breaks down two key topics: jugging and parking lot safety, so you can move through the holidays with more confidence. You’ll learn how jugging works, what red flags to watch for, smart habits that keep you from looking like a target, and practical parking-lot strategies that make a big difference. This episode gives you simple, real-world tools to help you stay aware, calm, and empowered all season long.

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Hidden Signs of Child Trafficking: What Every Parent And Advocate Should Know (Part 2)

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 25/11/2025

Many kids and teens won’t say “I’m being trafficked” BUT they will show signs. In Part 2 of this conversation, Mandi and Erin with Love146 answer real concerns from parents, teachers, and teens about how to recognize trafficking and what supportive adult response actually looks like. They dig into why asking gentle, curious questions can open the door to disclosure and why resources like the Take It Down app matter for youth who’ve shared explicit images.

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Hidden Signs of Child Trafficking: What Every Parent And Advocate Should Know

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 18/11/2025

Human trafficking isn’t just “out there.” It’s happening closer to home than most people realize—and many teens don’t even know it’s happening to them. In this episode, Mandi and Love146 break down the hidden warning signs adults often miss, the emotional tactics traffickers use, and why so many cases go unnoticed in everyday communities. They also open up about the challenges of parenting teens in a digital world where harmful content and unsafe relationships can reach kids instantly.

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Cyber Trauma and Digital Safety Plans: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 10/11/2025

How do we really keep kids safe online? What are the signs a child might be silently struggling with digital stress? And how can parents or educators build a realistic, compassionate digital safety plan that actually works? In this conversation, Mandi talks with Deyanira Murga, PPS, CPOI, a professional security consultant and founder of Security Next Gen, about the emotional and mental side of online safety. Together, they unpack what “cyber trauma” looks like, how AI and dating apps are changing the digital landscape for teens, and what trusted adults can do to support youth with empathy and awareness. If you’ve ever wondered how to protect your child or your students from the hidden risks of today’s online world while empowering them to thrive, this episode is packed with practical answers and heart-centered insight.

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