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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

How to Keep Your Kid Safer at College, Sexual Assault Laws and Prevention

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 08/06/2026

Hear the laws shaping campus sexual assault reporting, what colleges are now required to do, and why prevention has to include all genders. Mandi shares how to have the hard conversations at home, what to do if something happens...

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Bystander Intervention: Empowering Bystanders to Make a Difference

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 03/03/2026

Learn how to safely intervene as a bystander and hear Kelly Pfleider's, founder of Pure Praxis, innovative approaches to sexual assault prevention training. They discuss the importance of engaging student leaders, and empowering individuals to take action in difficult situations. Kelly emphasizes the role of storytelling in education and the need for continuous conversations about consent and support for survivors. The episode highlights how Pure Praxis customizes its training to create safe spaces for dialogue and encourages listeners to get involved in their community.

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