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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

Tips For Men To Help With Women’s Safety: From Bystander to Ally

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 18/08/2025

Learn (& share!) ideas for how men can be allies in public spaces—because the truth is, sometimes it’s the small choices that make the biggest difference. 💡 By the end of this episode, you’ll know: How to recognize moments where your actions could make a woman feel safer Practical, respectful ways to step in or give space — without overstepping Conversation starters to use with friends, kids, or colleagues so we can all shift the culture together

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Self Defense & System Failure: Tackling Violence Against Women with HASSL Part 2

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 06/08/2025

“Be aware of your surroundings.” “Don’t walk alone.” “Hold your keys like a weapon.” We’ve heard it all. The real problem isn’t how women move through the world—but the systems that make that world unsafe in the first place. In this bold conversation, I continue my conversation with Amy Watson, founder of Hassl, in the UK to talk about why telling women to “stay safe” isn’t enough—and never has been. We talk about what real prevention looks like and why involving men in this conversation isn’t optional. This episode will offer actionable ideas and helpful bystander info! Listen in and share the episode!

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Self Defense & System Failure: Tackling Violence Against Women with HASSL

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 29/07/2025

What if we stopped telling women how to stay safe and instead fixed the systems that make them unsafe? In this powerful episode, Mandi Pratt sits down with Amy Watson, founder of Hassl—a UK-based social enterprise dedicated to tackling public harassment at its root. Amy and her team are on a mission to shift the burden off of women to stay safe and onto society, where it belongs. Hassl is pioneering a prevention-first model that includes everyone, not just women.

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