1.  Second District Violence Prevention Comittee Violence Prevention Comittee Committee Report Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Second District 1

2.  Second District 2Committee Report Committee Members  Richard Allison Gamma Pi  Gordon Everett, Chairman Gamma Pi  Richard Moore Gamma Pi  Terry Rogers Gamma Pi  Courtland Smith Gamma Pi

3.  Second District 3Committee Report Mission  To promote and foster non-violence by word, deed and as a core value of the Fraternity’s culture and within our African American communities.

4.  Second District Goal for 2014-15  Diminish and, to the degree possible, eliminate all vestiges of violent behavior from Omega culture by implementing the strategies and tactics of the International Violence Prevention Committee.

5.  Second District Objectives for 2014-15  A demonstrated commitment and active engagement of the Fraternity’s leadership at every level toward the elimination of all forms of violence.  A demonstrated commitment for the time needed for comprehensive and continual re- education of the entire brotherhood on Omega’s principles as they relate to positive and non- violent behavior.

6.  Second District Objectives for 2014-15  A demonstrative commitment to aggressive, swift, consistent and strict enforcement of all Fraternity policies on non-violence. This includes stringent accountability of all leadership and members for compliance.  Thorough and permanent removal from the Fraternity all elements that are inconsistent with its principles and ideals.

7.  Second District Activities  Participated with the International Committee to develop a draft of duties for the District Violence Prevention Committees. GB approval pending.  District committee members reviewed and provided input into potential education collateral to be used across the fraternity.  District committee members assisted in the development of the IHQ Violence Prevention Strategic Plan. GB approval pending. Policy Initiatives, Risk Avoidance Enforcement Mechanisms, Education Curriculum

8.  Second District Activities  District Committee members worked with International Committee to strengthen the Code of Conduct “violence specific provisions”.  District Committee meetings to finalize education collateral for Corridor sessions.  “A New Day In The Second” violence prevention presentation/discussion was held in Corridor 1 at Gamma Pi on March 6 th. This targeted discussion included about 50 invited “owt” brothers as part of the recommended strategic plan.

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10.  Second District Agenda  Three P’s  Disclaimers  Ground Rules  Fraternity Foundation  Tenants of Omega  Membership Pledge  Membership Code of Conduct  Challenges  Respect  Social Media  Behavior  Violence Prevention  Awareness/Communications 10

11.  Second District Purpose  Examine the Presence of Violence in our Culture. Drive Change in our Attitude, Image and Behavior Towards Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 11

12.  Second District Products  “ Reset” on Fraternity Purpose  Grounding on Membership Expectations  Commitment to “Do Better” (Know Better, Do Better) 12

13.  Second District Disclaimers  Will Say Some Things That Will Be Troubling  Will Challenge Some Things You Hold Dear  Will ONLY Address  “The Bad” & “The Ugly” (“The Good” Being Saved For Another Day) 13

14.  Second District Disclaimers  The Intent Is To Make You Think (Differently)  It’s Not Personal, But Take It Personally 14

15.  Second District Comments/Recommendations  Schedule “A New Day In The Second” Corridor meetings across the District for the Violence Prevention committee.  Educate new members and re-educate seasoned members, on a violence-free Omega.  Allocate time at all District meetings for continual membership education.

16.  Second District Comments/Recommendations  Provide the fiscal resources required to implement both violence prevention educational and anti-violence enforcement efforts.  Pilot small-scale “OWT Forums” to reach and re-educate.

17.  Second District Delaware Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Thank You! 17