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Educational Programs for Teens
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A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE ® Institute Peer Leadership Program
The A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Peer Leadership Program helps to give high school students the leadership skills they need to promote of social justice in their own school communities. This comprehensive program provides outstanding resources and a clear implementation so that young people can create respectful, inclusive schools and communities.
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A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE ® Institute Peer Training Program
The most important influence on the development of the attitudes and behaviors of young people is the attitudes and behaviors of one's peers. Building on this concept, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)'s Peer Training Program prepares young people to use the positive power of peer pressure to motivate other students to reflect upon their stereotypes and assumptions and take action against prejudice and bigotry in their schools and communities.
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Resources in the Fight Against Hate
Whether you're becoming an activist in your own right or doing research for school, here's helpful list of organizations and their web sites which are working hard to combat hate.
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Terms and Definitions in the Fight Against Hate
The first step to confronting hate and working towards a bias-free environment is developing a common language. Here's a list of terms and definitions to help ensure we're all on the same page.
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101 Ways That You And Your Friends Can Combat Prejudice
In Santee, California, 15-year-old Charles "Andy" Williams fired a .22-caliber revolver at his classmates in high school, killing two and wounding 13. His fellow students say the skinny, undersized freshman was often mocked and bullied by other students. How can students like you work together to stop hate before it's too late?
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Book Lists
Looking for a good book? Whether it's a book report, summer reading, or simply curiosity that has you turning the pages, here's a list of anti-bias books for every reader.
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Annual Youth Leadership Mission to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC
Brings 100 students from across the U.S. to the Washington DC Holocaust Memorial Museum for four days of learning and leadership.
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Essay Contest: A Tribute to the Danes and Other Rescuers
The Anti-Defamation League sponsors an annual Web-based essay contest open to all high-school students (grades 9-12) throughout the 50 states. This contest, held in honor of the many Danish citizens who ignored Nazi orders and rescued many Jews during World War II, focuses on Topic "Moral Courage in the Face of Personal Danger." One first place winner will be awarded $1000. The participating school will receive funding for programs and/or materials, which promote tolerance and foster inter-group relations (up to $500.00).
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Short Introduction
ADL pays special tribute to Dr. King for his dedication to the pursuit of equality and justice. His vision helped shape a future for America as a country where all people could live and work together without regard to their color, creed or religion.
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Holocaust Information and Resources for Students.
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Partners Against Hate: Youth Site
Every sector of society-even teens! - has a role to play in resisting prejudice and preventing hate crimes. Partners Against Hate offers materials to help this process move forward.
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