Episode #52
Your Freshers Safety Guide: Spiking, Self-Defence & Getting Home Safely
Freshers’ season is well and truly underway, the nights are getting darker, and for many of us that means more nights out, unfamiliar places and finding our way home in the dark. So this week, we’re talking about something that’s important all year round but feels particularly relevant right now staying safe on a night out. From getting home safely when you’re alone, to knowing what to do if you think you or a friend has been spiked, we’re talking through the practical advice that could help you feel more confident if something doesn’t feel right. I’m joined by Caragh, Head of Service Provision at Strut Safe, Colin and Mandy Mackie from Spike Aware UK, and Tahir Ahmad from Unleash Self Defence Training to talk about everything from staying safe on your journey home to spiking awareness and self-defence. ✨ In this episode, we chat about: How Strut Safe can support you if you’re travelling home alone What to do if you feel unsafe on your journey home What spiking is and the different ways it can happen The recent changes to the law around spiking What to do if you think you or someone you know has been spiked The basics of self-defence and personal safety Why self-defence isn't necessarily about fighting How to de-escalate a situation before it becomes physical More about Strut Safe: Strut Safe is a free UK-wide helpline offering support to people who are travelling home alone and would like someone to stay on the phone with them during their journey. Strut Safe: 0333 335 0026 For more information visit: https://strutsafe.org/# More about Spike Aware UK: Spike Aware UK is a charity campaigning to raise awareness of spiking, supporting those affected by it and pushing for greater understanding and protection around spiking. For more information visit: https://www.spikeawareuk.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spikeawareuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spikeawareuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spike.aware.uk?_r=1&_t=ZN-9A9P0ojLO0x ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU’VE BEEN SPIKED: https://bevgardien.com More about Unleash Self Defence Training: Tahir Ahmad is the founder of Unleash Self Defence Training, providing self-defence training focused on practical skills, awareness and confidence. For more information visit: https://www.unleashselfdefence.co.uk/ Sign up to UnleashTV to get two free videos every week: https://www.unleashselfdefence.co.uk/online-training/ Or if you want to become a self defence instructor? Read more here: https://www.unleashselfdefence.com/become-an-instructor/ Want to get involved? Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? Message me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh I’d love to hear from you. ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a 5-star review if you’ve got a minute spare, it helps the podcast more than you know. Thanks so much for listening and I’ll catch you next week! Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
