Every day, girls and young women are changing how they live, dress, and travel - just to feel safe. The 2025 Girlguiding Girls’ Attitudes Survey reveals that 68% of girls aged 11–21 have changed their behaviour to avoid sexual harassment, and 1 in 10 have even missed school because of safety fears.

In this episode of Self Defence and Personal Safety for Women, Julie Waite, women’s safety advocate and co-founder of Streetwise Defence, explores what these findings mean - and how we can help girls feel safer, stronger, and more confident.

You’ll discover how to:

• Talk openly about safety without creating fear
• Teach boundaries, awareness, and confidence from a young age
• Encourage self-belief 
• Replace fear with empowerment through small, practical habits

This episode is a must-listen for parents, carers, and educators who want to protect and empower the next generation.

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