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Strategic Risk Reduction & Cost Mitigation Specialists
At 1 I OPEN, LLC, we don't just intervene in the cycle of violence, we redefine the playing field. Our High-Risk, High-Cost Reduction expertise leverages a Blue Ocean Strategy to deliver measurable, data-driven intervention strategies that reduce: Public Space Violence, Recidivism, and Public & Private Costs.
What Sets Us Apart?
1. Relating Where Others Can't. Our transformational productized services consists of an expertise packaged to offer well-defined, scalable, and repeatable consulting solutions that drive significant, measurable, and sustainable change in at-risk communities, ex-offender populations, or within justice systems.
2. Beyond Tradition, Beyond the Status Quo. Unlike traditional consulting services which are often customized for each client, our program-design services provide structured, ready-to-implement frameworks, tools, and programs that deliver consistent outcomes while maintaining the flexibility for localized adaptation. Our services appeal to stakeholders looking for high-impact, efficient, and scalable models to transform their communities. We design for recovery, reinvention, and living life skillfully as a core philosophy in our approach to Community Violence Intervention Prevention that emphasizes equipping individuals with the practical skills, emotional intelligence and decision-making abilities necessary for navigating life effectively.
3. Meaningful Client Touchpoints. The essential feature of our innovative approach is to lead a deep-touch transformation from reactive, survival-based living through structured programs and interventions to "living life skillfully" which involves making decisions based on reason, empathy, and long-term vision rather than impulse or circumstantial pressure. Because many at-risk individuals lack foundational life skills due to systemic neglect, trauma, or incarceration, our programs are designed to teach those skills in a trauma-informed and culturally relevant way, ensuring participants feel supported and understood as they learn to master essential life skills, rebuild moral foundations, and foster independent thinking from instilled self-discipline. This mantra is a sustainable model for reentry and prevention because it ensures that our client's programs and services not only reduce violence but also empower participants to break the cycle of crime and poverty, leading to sustainable self-sufficiency and community improvement.
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WHO WE ARE
1 I OPEN, LLC is an Akron, OH-based Behavioral Risk Management consulting firm specializing in Community Violence Intervention Program Initiatives.
By leveraging our comprehensive understanding of 'street' culture from lived experience combined with insights from sociology, psychology and convict criminology, we are equipped to work with community stakeholders and policymakers to design, implement and measure effective crime, violence, and recidivism reduction programs based on empirical research and community needs.
The Results We Deliver
Using value innovation as a standard, we deliver unprecedented results by simultaneously reducing the societal costs of violence (e.g., incarceration, law enforcement overload) and enhancing community outcomes like safety, rehabilitation, and economic vitality. Our approach creates more value for communities while making violence intervention cost-efficient and sustainable.
Why Our Approach Matters
Our strategy appeals to stakeholders who have been underserved or disengaged by traditional violence intervention models such as marginalized communities, non-traditional funders, and emerging policymakers - expanding the demand for our services.
Let's Work Together
Join us in pioneering a new era of violence intervention. Together, we can step into a blue ocean of opportunity where innovation drives lasting peace, safety, and prosperity. Let's co-create a solution that changes the way the world thinks about reducing violence; break free from the constraints of traditional approaches, and start building a brighter, safer future.
MEET THE TEAM
Darnell
A U.S. Navy and Gulf War veteran, Darnell brings exceptional leadership and strategic expertise to his role as Managing Partner. With C-Suite level consulting skills, Darnell's military background instilled a commitment to discipline, resilience, and mission-driven results, which he applies in driving transformational change when tasked with guiding organizations toward operational excellence and innovation.
Jo’Von
As our experienced Public Safety Consultant known for her outgoing personality and infectiously optimistic approach to problem-solving, Jo'Von brings a deep passion for empowering youth and advocating for LGBTQ+communities. Dedicated to creating inclusive, safe, and supportive environments, Jo'Von exudes a dynamic energy and enthusiasm for inspiring positive change, while her expertise in public safety strategies ensures impactful, lasting solutions combined with a unique blend of compassion and strategic insight to every project she leads.
Nyree
Nyree is a dynamic Masters HBCU-graduated Associate Consultant with a diverse background in teaching and sports. As a former Division I volleyball talent, recruited to play for both Ohio University and Morgan State University, Nyree brings extensive athletic experience across multiple sports. Having played and coached in volleyball, basketball (including the LA Sparks), and baseball, Nyree leverages a unique perspective on teamwork, leadership, and discipline. Passionate about youth empowerment and charitable causes, Nyree is dedicted to making a positive impact through sports and community service.
Sania
Sania is our enthusiastic, globe-trotting software engineering Associate Consultant who leads prototype development with innovative solutions. While successfully graduating with a Master's degree in the United Kingdom in 2024, she balances academic growth with her passion for making a difference. Sania volunteers with The Citizens' Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to educating poor and disadvantaged children, reflecting her commmitment to social impact and empowerment through education. Sania's dedication to both her professional career and charitable causes showcases her drive to create meaningful change on a global scale.
Phillip
Phillip is the Founder, Principal Consultant and Lead Criminologist of 1 I OPEN, LLC, and a high-profile Social Broker within correctional environments with a strong track record of achievement from lived experience as: a recognized expert in evidence-based Community Violence Intervention Program Initiatives; a registered Peer Reviewer for the U.S. Office of Justice Programs since 2014; and programmatic engagement strategist. Phillip created the groundbreaking Optimal Community Oriented Supervision Management Intranet Connection (OCOSMIC) app and methodology; assembled the innovative Incarcerate By Half Ecosystem (IBHE) model; designed & facilitated ex-offender peer support groups; coached & advised Reentry Coalition Coordinators; and authored the books Black & Brown NorthStar Innovation: A Community Violence Intervention Ecosystem Model That Accelerates Justice System Reform (2024), available on Amazon.com, and the 10 Volume cautionary warning eGuides branded under FLYPAPER TRAPZ 4 Tha Streetz (Talk with STREETSIDE CONSIGLIERE on Pensight).
Phillip's thought leadership has been credited for influencing the new direction of the OJP's Smart Supervision solicitation aims since March of 2024.