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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. UNIFYING SAFETY SUMMIT

A forum for the entire community, students, and parents to speak with law enforcement, local leaders and policy makers in order to facilitate positive change …

The Summit in your area will be held on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in partnership with National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education NAFEO The Umbrella Organization for HBCUs under the leadership of President and CEO, Lezli Baskerville, Esq. The Summit bridges the gap between members of the community and representatives from business, education, government, healthcare, and law enforcement. They will be the foundation for policy reform, job opportunities, educational programs, and for providing access to institutional resources of funding and support.

Now more than ever, we need to support one another. We may be limited in what we can do, but we know that others need our help. What can you do? Support A Minority Owned Business …

You can help minority-owned businesses in your local communities by opting in to receive and open just 10 R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US™ emails. These offers from local minority-owned businesses will be worth your patronage. This effort is being made possible through our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US™ sponsors.

Download the Eye Need A Witness App and enter code RESPECT US to use for free! Apple App Store Link Google Play Store Link This effort is being made possible through our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US™ sponsors.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US sponsorship opportunities. Sponsors enable FREE Worldwide Access to our educational summits and technology...

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US PRIMARY SPONSOR

  • • 2 years of recognition as the sponsor
  • • 3rd year first right of refusal
  • • Connect to all members through social media and email
  • • Rights to all Summits’ participant information
  • • Company name and logo highlighted on platform
  • • Inclusion on all media and promotional communications

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US EVENT SPONSORS

  • • 1 year of recognition as a sponsor
  • • Marquee Sponsor for a Safety Summit
  • • In-app banner ad
  • • Opportunity to connect with other sponsors
  • • Rights to Summit participant information
  • • Connect up to 50% of members through social media and email

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US

awareness into action

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US

  • Race
  • Equality
  • Security
  • Policy
  • Education
  • Care
  • Technology
  • Unifying
  • Safety

The Solution

  • The Summits

    Coordinate Action through "Unifying Safety Summits"

    • Law enforcement and the community
    • Open Forum to discuss Policy Reform
    • Evaluate programmatic synergies
    • Experiential learning through constructive dialogue

  • The Technology

    Empower the community with the "Eye Need A Witness" Technology

    • Observe to deescalate a volatile situation
    • Record to document injustice
    • Support those in need by being a Witness
    • Accelerate criminal justice reform

  • The Coalition

    Build a collaborative coalition of support for minority neighborhoods

    • Work with businesses to eliminate employment barriers
    • Reduce economic disparity through diversity training and paid internship programs
    • Forge lasting partnerships - business, nonprofits and gov't

  • The Community

    Engage Individuals to be active participants of their community

    • Extend reach of HBCUs by creating virtual communities
    • Improve access to professional and community mentors
    • Advocate for programs that benefit minority communities
    • Increase minority scholarship support through sponsors

Strengthening Trust, Respect & Connectedness

The Summit

What Happens at The Summit?

A forum for the entire community, students and parents to speak with law enforcement, local leaders and policy makers in order to facilitate positive change.

Where is The Summit?

Held on Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campuses and at other Predominately Black Institutions (PBI).

Who will attend The Summit?

Bridging the gap between members of the community and representatives from business, education, government, healthcare, and law enforcement.

How will change occur?

The Summits will be the foundation for policy reform, job opportunities, educational programs, and for providing access to institutional resources of funding and support.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Unifying Safety Summit

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In partnership with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO)

  • NAFEO is the not-for-profit umbrella organization of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) and represents 185 presidents and chancellors, 72,000 faculty, 700,000 students and more than 7 million alumni in 25 states, District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Brazil, and Columbia.
  • Lezli Baskerville, Esq., NAFEO President and CEO
Learn more about NAFEO
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Dr. Tanis King Starck is a psychologist and national thought leader in the area of cultural proficiency.

  • Dr. Starck is an expert in the Art of Cultural Transformation training model providing comprehensive professional development services that embrace diversity, inclusion and equity practices. As Assistant Dean, Cultural Proficiency, Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, she developed the first Cultural Proficiency Minor and Cultural Competency Professional Development Certificate Program/CES (World Campus). Dr. Starck is leading, through her extensive knowledge and experience, the content development efforts of the RESPECT US Summits.
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  • Witness
  • Record
  • Report

The Technology

The Eye Need A Witness App is for everyone.

It’s fast, easy-to-use and private. This app was designed to help those who may be in an unsafe situation. It is a tool that can be used anywhere and helps to foster healthier and safer communities.

The Eye Need A Witness App is a technology that helps us to look out for each other in our neighborhoods, on campus or in any situation anywhere. A simple tool to prevent violence before it happens–a network that brings people together in a time of need.

Use the signup code RESPECTUS to join the community for free, today!

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Feel more secure every day in real-time with Eye Need a Witness.

  • Requests for witnesses or threat alerts are sent to nearby users

  • Your location is pinpointed on a map using GPS

  • Location data only shared when sending a request or becoming a Witness

  • All nearby users receive push notification alerts when a request is sent

  • Users may dismiss notifications or choose to become a Witness

  • Users may stay anonymous or choose to identify themselves

  • Photos, videos, and text can be shared with users

  • All media securely uploaded, stored, and can be used in legal proceedings

  • Real time response so help is on it's way fast!

Who We Protect

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    Faith Based Groups

    • • Churches
    • • Mosques
    • • Synagogues
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    Communities Facing Discrimination

    • • African American/Minorities
    • • Women
    • • Seniors
    • • LGBTQ
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    Schools Care Facilities

    • • Public / private schools
    • • Colleges and Universities
    • • Daycare centers

We are stronger together

Introducing to over
10 Million
constituents of our supporting organizations

Join us as we empower the many instead of the few

The Coalition

Organizations Who Are Introducing Our Solution

The Community

How members of the community can participate in R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US

  • Sign up via email to become a R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US member

  • Support Historically Black Colleges and local black-owned businesses

  • Participate in local and virtual community meetings

  • Receive updates and access to events, programs, educational information and resources

  • Encourage participation through discounts and rewards

  • Spread awareness and share with friends and family

"You've got to be a thermostat rather than a thermometer.

A thermostat shapes the climate of opinion; a thermometer just reflects it."

Dr. Cornel West

Sponsorship Opportunity

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US Primary Sponsor

  • 2 years of recognition as the sponsor
  • 3rd year first right of refusal
  • Connect to all members through social media and email
  • Rights to all Summits' participant information
  • Company name and logo highlighted on platform
  • Inclusion on all media and promotional communications

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US Event Sponsor

  • 1 year of recognition as a sponsor
  • Marquee Sponsor for a Safety Summit
  • In-app banner ad
  • Opportunity to connect with other sponsors
  • Rights to Summit participant information
  • Connect up to 50% of members through social media and email

Sponsorship enables worldwide access to our educational summits and technology for free

"The productive communication and relationship building derived from the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US Summits and the Eye Need A Witness Technology will help our nation heal by strengthening the trust, respect, and connectedness between law enforcement and communities of color."

Derek Simms

Director, Strategic Partnerships NAFEO

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. US is brought to you by

Green Line Business Group (GLBG)

“ We develop systems that create networks, empower communities, and educate the public to strive toward improved and heightend social change. ”

Anthony Wright, CEO and Founder

Green Line Business Group

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