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“There are worse things in life than dying” – Baylie
“Keep me safe”
campaign for students
Below are the Baylie’s Wish Foundation’s Goals and Objectives
1. Awareness & Education
Students are faced with more dangers than ever before and are less prepared for independent living. There are situations where young adults are asked to make choices they are not equipped to make. Dilema’s that could result in significant consequences and even threaten their future. Because of this, many students do not report crimes, call 911, or seek help when it is needed most.
Baylie would be alive today if her friends were not afraid of getting in trouble. Through the Keep Me Safe campaign, we aim to provide training for students at a level not currently provided. Exposing the hidden dangers of college life, and the risks no one talks about. Offering essential skills, and providing step-by-step guidelines for dangerous situations.
The Red Zone, Alcohol, Alone, At Night, Bystander 5 D’s. Being prepared and knowing what to do when things go wrong. Who to call, what will happen, the plan B list, and the resources to navigate the most complicated challenges.
2. Changing policies
Advocating for updated safety policies and programs. Eliminating the blue light system in parking lots with updated, more efficient safety apps for all students. Safety apps that include live recordings with group chats where others can listen in. The ability to discreetly call 911 or send video, as well as an emergency ringtone you can send to family members.
Implementing a safe ride program from campus to call anytime, no questions. Building a relationship of trust with faculty where consequences are not the number one fear. Creating a student safety net proactively, before danger presents. Having a simple “no questions asked” protocol for immediate danger and deligated staff to call for help. Consider an emergency contact list under the Good Samaritans Act.
Assign designated student “protectors” for weekend events. These watch guards look out for drunk students and get them home safely. Volunteers who remain on high alert for students who end up lost or alone. They step in and intervene, and step up when needed when they see something wrong.
3. making & changing laws
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Baylie's Law
We will introduce a bill to congress for healthcare proxies and HIPAA release forms to be provided and completed with every college admission. We hope that every family becomes educated on the need for these legal forms. An adult child can choose a friend to be their proxy or power of attorney if they prefer, but the conversation needs to happen. It is imperative that families recognize the immediate change in parental rights that take place after the age of 18.
GOAL: to prevent families from suffering as a result of the medical dilemmas and decisions we endured. As well, to avoid further tragedies such as suicide as a result of a mental health crisis. Parents need to be notified if their child is missing class for weeks on end, depressed, having a breakdown or being prescribed certain drugs. -
Medical Amnesty Law
Medical amnesty laws, also known as Good Samaritan laws, are state statutes that protect individuals who seek medical help for someone experiencing a drug or alcohol-related emergency from legal repercussions. These laws encourage bystanders to call for help and prevent the person needing medical attention from facing potential penalties. Some states have statewide medical amnesty laws, while others may have campus-specific policies
GOAL: Expansion of the law. In certain situations, it does not protect the victim from disciplinary action from the college and every state and college has different rules. We want to change that. We also want to expand on the policy to protect students from consequences when reporting roofies, sexual assaults, dangerous situations, and suspected sex trafficking.
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The Corey Safety Act
The Corey Safety Act will amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. To ensure that schools publicly disclose information and data on accidental deaths and serious injuries. This includes drug overdose, alcohol poisoning, hazing, falls, pedestrian fatalities, head injuries, and car accidents.To require college safety reports and create the necessary metrics that meet a new safety standard.
GOAL: to support this bill and advocate for more transparency from colleges regarding incidents that fall through the cracks. Dangerous situations they are aware of that did not result in charges from a criminal investigation. Any incident where lives were lost, injuries happened or students reported extreemly close calls.
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Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, commonly known as the Clery Act, is a federal law requiring colleges and universities that receive federal funding to disclose information about campus crime, security policies, and other safety-related information. This law aims to ensure students, faculty, and staff have access to data about campus safety and security measures.GOAL: to expand on geographic area to include all of campus, a 3 mile radius and include all rivers, waterways, and roadways which are currently excluded.
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Duty of Care
In the context of colleges and universities, the duty of care refers to the legal and ethical responsibility to protect students from foreseeable harm while they are under the institution's care, particularly on campus and during curricular activities. This duty includes creating a safe and nurturing environment, preventing foreseeable threats, and providing appropriate support when needed.GOAL: to include a duty to warn of any and all dangers that occur or can occur to students.
Read about Duty of Care in regards to campuses and universities
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Elicit Drug Spiking Bill
This bill if passed will ensure that everyone can obtain drug testing or toxicology in the emergency room if they suspect that they have been drugged. Regardless of a sexual assault incident.GOAL: to change the law in every state one by one.
Awareness & Education Goals
A weekend safety campaign to provide in-person workshops or video education for incoming college students focused on the hidden dangers and things no one tells you.
Real-life scenarios, problem-solving skills for actual events, and preventable actions to keep students safe. Weekend Warriors with real solutions.
Awareness of unexpected incidents. Strangers on and off campus. Including safe drinks, even water, rideshares, unlocked dorm rooms, and walking home alone or intoxicated.
Resources to provide funds, if needed, to help a student get back home safely and prevent tragedy. Always have a solution for finding help!
Education regarding the city, school, transportation options, and statistics for off-campus related accidents, alcohol, overdose, and suicide. Risks that may not be known to them, including those of Greek life.