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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

The Cornell 7: Four Patterns Behind Campus Sexual Assault

The Cornell 7: Four Patterns Behind Campus Sexual Assault

The Cornell 7: Four Patterns Behind Campus Sexual AssaultMandi Pratt
Published on: 13/10/2026

The Cornell 7 didn’t come out of nowhere. Situations like this are built, and the patterns behind them show up on campuses again and again. Mandi, certified victim advocate, breaks down the four patterns that build it

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22 Safety Tips Every College Freshman Needs to Know Especially During The "Red Zone"

22 Safety Tips Every College Freshman Needs to Know Especially During The "Red Zone"

22 Safety Tips Every College Freshman Needs to Know Especially During The "Red Zone"Mandi Pratt
Published on: 26/08/2026

The "red zone" is the stretch from move-in day through Thanksgiving break when first-year college students are statistically most likely to experience sexual assault. 73% of victims know their attacker. Prep our kids to stay safer AND not cause harm!

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