Most acts of targeted violence don't happen without warning. Learn about the signs experts look for in someone who may be on a pathway to violence
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Each stage along the pathway reflects an escalation in thought and behavior, leading toward violence.
Learn how to recognize these attacks and how to respond to them
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is a systematic, evidence-based process used by schools, workplaces, and law enforcement to identify, assess, and manage individuals who may pose a threat to themselves or others. The model provides a structured way to notice warning signs, understand what they mean, and take action before anyone gets hurt. BTAM helps answer important questions like: Is this person in crisis? Are they at risk of hurting themselves or others? What support do…
A glossary that explains some of the popular terms, references, and images used to signal transgression and belonging in online communities that glorify mass violence and extremist killings.
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Engage in a family conversation about the role of election poll workers and discuss both the rewards and risks of being an election worker.
A collection of picture and chapter books that explore the power of words.
Use this collection of picture books to talk about holidays and observances.
Table Talk: Family Conversations about Current EventsYou may have heard about “swatting” because it's been in the news recently. What exactly is swatting? Why do people do it? Because young people are exposed to swatting online, on both mainstream websites and the “dark web” (i.e., hidden websites) and because some swatting incidents begin in online gaming or other digital platforms, it is an important topic to discuss with young people. Swatting is &ldquo…
Use this collection of classroom activities about holidays and observances to enhance students' understanding of our multicultural society and world.
ADL’s new capacity to support municipalities, and others interested in using the law to deter harm and hold individuals and groups accountable for violent extremist actions. As our democracy as well as vulnerable communities are increasingly at risk of extremist violence and threats, ADL has expanded its capacity to support municipalities, community organizations and others interested in learning more about how to use the law to deter harm and hold individuals and groups responsible for…
Learn helpful approaches educators can use to talk with young people about extremism and how to help young people resist and counter it.
The following is an inventory of known active white supremacist prison gangs, as well as which states they’re active in and examples of various “patches” associated with those prison gangs where available.
An ADL Center on Extremism examination of white supremacist prison gangs’ Facebook activity shows it is the platform of choice for gang members to connect.
Short Online Experience to Learn about this Core Topic For Educators | Middle School, High School
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Only a small portion of an iceberg can be seen above the waterline. Similarly, understanding someone's identity is limited by what we see on the surface. This mini lesson explores the concept of identity and the importance of going "below the waterline" to challenge and avoid stereotypes and identity-based bias.
ADL's mini-lessons are short, interactive, online…
Increase your awareness of religious obligations and ethnic and cultural festivities that may affect students, colleagues and neighbors in your community.