Civic Anti-Hate, Anti-Violence Tips & Resources

ANTI-HATE, ANTI-VIOLENCE

TIPS & RESOURCES APRIL 2021

In light of the uptick in instances of violence against underrepresented populations, particularly members of the AAPI community, Civic would like to be a source of information and support.

This guide aims to provide members of the CIVIC community with access to resources that can help employees increase their feeling of safety as they navigate their communities.

We welcome any suggestions, at any time.

- The Ops Team

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

- Confucius

VOLUNTEER CHAPERONE SERVICES @safewalksnyc Safewalks, established in January 2021, offers volunteer escorts to and from your desired destination in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Anyone is able to request a safe walk through their Instagram page, QR code and website www.safewalx.com

Protect Chinatown Protect Chinatown, an organization that was formed in response to the increase in anti-Asian attacks across the nation, offers volunteer chaperone/escort service to Asian American individuals for a one-way destination with the purpose to reduce risk of anti-Asian violence.

• Emergency line - (646) 543-4055 • Chaperone request form

TRAVEL STIPEND

@cafemaddycab This service covers up to $40 of Uber / Lyft for Asian women, elders and the Asian LGBTQ community in all 5 boroughs of NYC. Submissions go through @cafemaddycab’s Google Form.

Note: The founder of cafemaddycab is currently partnering with groups in Los Angeles hoping to get similar ride funds off the ground.

APPS Citizen The Citizen app is a personal safety network that empowers you to protect yourself and the people in your local community.

Features include: • Access to real-time 911 alerts • Instant help from crisis responders • Safety tracking for friends and families Users can immediately alert surrounding community through the signaling feature and includes option to alert 911.

Sekura Sekura provides tools to better react in real-time when feeling insecure.

The app was created based on a personal experience and helps create a safer public sphere. Available globally.

Features include: • Siren button • Fake ringtone button • Emergency number calls • Message button: sends an alert to a contact with your exact location • Dark button: indicate the street you are walking on is dark

TEXT 911 New York Text-to-911 is a reliable and safe way to reach emergency services in New York City. You should always call 911 if you can and text 911 only if you can’t. Text-to-911 is beneficial to the Deaf, people with hearing loss or speech disabilities, and those who can’t safely call 911. Text-to-911 is free, works through short message service (SMS) with cellular carriers, and requires a text or data plan. Text-to-911 is available in English and Spanish in the five boroughs.

Los Angeles Residents of LA County, have a silent way to reach out for help! If you need law enforcement, the fire department or medical professionals, using your mobile phone, you now can send text messages to 9-1-1.

Detroit Text 911 is available in the western part of Wayne County, and most of Macomb and Oakland counties. Dearborn is covered by this service.

The service is activated by sending a SMS text on a mobile phone to the number “911”. That text message will be routed to the nearest CWW 911 dispatch center for action.

EXISTING ONLINE TRAININGS

These organizations offer free, ongoing workshops that are open to the public.

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SAFETY GEAR Birdie Birdie is a modern, personal safety alarm made to help deter an attack.

Features: • Siren Flashing light

Stinger Self Defense/Protection Keychain.

Features: • Personal Alarm • Emergency Tool

• Safety/Security Alarm • Seat Belt Cutter / Glass Breaker

Flare Flare pairs with an app on your phone.

Features: • Send a text and your GPS location to 5 contacts • “Faux” incoming call giving you an excuse to leave • Connect to 911 dispatcher and send your GPS location for immediate help

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

- Coretta Scott King

“I Still Believe in Our City” by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya