With almost nine in ten women reporting that they feel unsafe walking alone at night, how can we create safer public spaces – and safer workplaces?

In this episode, Grace is joined by Chartered Psychologist Louise Weston to explore women’s safety, bystander intervention and the psychology behind speaking up. They discuss why safety cannot rest solely on individuals, the barriers that stop people from intervening, lessons from the Kitty Genovese case, and why training must be supported by robust systems.

A practical conversation about recognising when something is wrong, taking safe action and creating environments where everyone can feel safer.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.

References:

• Active Travel England (2026) Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night. Available at: https://www.activetravelengland.gov.uk/news/nationwide-plans-announced-design-safer-streets-9-10-women-report-feeling-unsafe-walking-night