The Respect Institute – change your world

I want to…

end the school-to-prison pipeline

protect youth from bias
and bigotry

be a stronger youth influencer

improving life and academic outcomes

we help vulnerable youth break cycles of disrespect and thrive

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Respect 360 Toolkit

youth learn they are "unique contributors to the greater whole" and expand their life pathways.

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training

youth influencers increase empathy, restorative practices and trauma-informed care

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We Increase School Equity

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Take these steps to spread #respect4students created by Being Black at School and The Respect Institute. Download PDF: School Equity Action Kit *Photo: Respect Rally at George Ranch…

Ri was named one of the top 6 global solutions by Ashoka Changemakers and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to activate empathy to nourish stronger, more vibrant communities and future changemakers.

We Focus on Vulnerable Youth

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I have to say meeting President Barack Obama in San Jose in May was a huge full-circle moment for me and my entire family.

We Fortify Self-Respect

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Self-esteem is influenced by outside forces and is more malleable, whereas self-respect is an internal asset that can be strong despite circumstances.