OFFICIAL WEBSITE

WWW.AFRPKC.COM

AFRP'S MISSION AND VISION

MISSION:
The Mission of the Athletes for Rape Prevention program is to provide a platform for universities and professional organizations to educate athletes and students about sexual assault.
VISION:
AFRP is committed to raising the awareness of athletes and providing volunteer services, advocacy and crisis intervention to survivors of sexual assault and dating abuse.

ABOUT THE CEO OF AFRP

Najeeb Echols
CEO/PREVENTION EDUCATOR

PERSONAL
Born Jan 20, 1983 in Chicago, Ill… Parents — James Echols and Sherry Scott … Mother was an original member of the band Earth, Wind & Fire…
IN HIGH SCHOOL
An all-state and all-city talent who averaged 29 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists per game through his sophomore and senior career at Chicago Whitney Young High! Was a key factor in Whitney Young winning the Class AA state title as a freshman along side Quentin Richardson of the New York Knicks! … Team also finished second in the Chicago Public League his junior season was ranked by most recruiting services among the nation’s top-10 seniors in the nation! Served as a surrogate assistant coach for his senior season, helping his teammates along. Was a Magic Round ball All-American and was a regular feature on the television show “Preps” by Fox Sports, which detailed the lives of several Windy City basketball standouts.
Freshman Season at Missouri
Averaged 2.5ppg and 2.6rpg
Played in 32 games
Missed 3 games in February due to a stress fracture in his left foot
Was huge off the bench in their NCAA opener vs. Miami, with 6 points and 6 rebounds in 7 minutes of action
Scored 8 points vs. #22 Alabama on 3-of-5 shooting
Vs. KSU he had 6 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists in 18 minutes
Sophomore Season at Missouri
Averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game
Played in 15 games, averaging 16.3 minutes before transferring
Junior Season at Illinois State
Averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds
Won the Defensive Player of the year award
Newcomer of the year Award
Player of the week 2 times
Professional Career
Chicago Bulls Pre Draft Camp (2004)
2004 June: ACMT Euro-Exposure camp in Columbus, Ohio2004 June: CGM European Showcase in Pomona, N.J.
2005 June: Chicago Pro Showcase Camp2005: In October.’05 tested by Darussafaka Istanbul (TUR-D1), but not signed
2006: March-June Druid City Dragons (Alabama) WBA-Avg 23ppg 10rpg
2006: August-November (Venezuela) Tibourones De Vargas Avg. 19ppg 7rpg
2006: November-December NBA-DL Tulsa 66ers was waived due to injury
2007-08: October –April CBA Great Fall Explorers Avg. 19ppg 9rpg
NAJEEB JAMES OLIVER ECHOLS
EDUCATION
University of Missouri-Columbia
2001-2003
Illinois State University
2003-2005
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Communication
Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asks questions when appropriate in order to successfully communicate in writing.
Understands the implications of new information for future decision-making.
Organize communication to emphasize major points and flow in a logical sequence when dealing with company clients
Investigation
Interview clients to determine extent of rehabilitation.
Examine client’s forms and other records to increase knowledge of patient’s condition.
Identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Organization
Prioritize routine work to be completed by target deadline.
Utilize appropriate sense of urgency in responding to clients, parents and partners of the organization.
Self Management
Plan and schedule the work-required daily and prepare for unexpected situations.
Continually assess my performance to make improvements.
Identify the appropriate people to report a problem to for resolution.
Manage simple projects and task where the manager determines the parameters.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Street Outreach Specialist, TLC for Children and Families,
Olathe, Kansas; October 2008-Current.
Residential Care Specialist, TLC for Children and Families
Olathe, Kansas; May 2008-October 2008
Prevention Educator, YWCA Harris Center
Chicago, Illinois; February 2007-November 2007
Community Resource Specialist, YWCA RISE Children’s Center
Chicago, Illinois; March 2005-May 2006
COMPUTER SKILLS
Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Web Design, ETO, Graphic Designs, Adobe Photoshop
RELATED
Notary of the State of Kansas
40hr trained in Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence by ICASA
40hr trained in Psycho Educational Model by Boys Town
Athletes for Rape Prevention/Founder/Prevention Educator
M.J. Marketing and Entertainment, LLC/ Founder/Promoter
25 Hr. Trained in Case Management by Children’s Alliance of Kansas
10 Hr. Trained on Partnership and Family Building by Children’s Alliance
40 Hr. Trained in Case Management and Building Relationships by RHYTTAC
40 Hr. Trained in Casey Life Skills
ACTIVITIES
Collegiate Student Athlete
University of Missouri
2001-2003
Illinois State University
2003-2005
Professional Basketball
May 2006-February 2007
December 2007-April 2008

WHY IS RAPE SUCH A SECRET?

NAJEEB ECHOLS

CEO/PREVENTION EDUCATOR

This is a question I ask myself everyday. Looking at some of the facts like how there are more then 900,000 sexual assaults a year. Rape costs the economy 127 billion dollars annually but still this crime is so under wraps. Are people afraid to speak on this subject? Are we just not aware enough to bring attention to it? A crime that changes lives forever should gain much more notarization. In this male dominated society one can only wonder if men are hiding the true realities of this crime. 98% of perpertrators are male. What will make the difference you ask? In my eyes educating men on this subject and making them more aware of what is so prevalent in this world today. RAPE IS A CRIME and that needs to be said. In this economy of lies and deceit even the most basic facts need to be re-stated over and over again. On top of prevention education there needs to be re-education on how the crime of sexual assault effects the world. This world is divided into many cultures and secret societies and there need to be an educator in each one of those groups relaying this message by relating to actual situations and experiences of that society. Women have been doing this for years, there are thousands of womens groups, foundations and organizations that come together to support one another. At what point do men get together and support one another on more then just sports, beer and sex. More programs like Athletes For Rape Prevention and Man Up need to be on the frontlines of this movement. If we can INCREASE the knowledge, we can decrease the crime. Just my thoughts!