For Parents, Families, and Caregivers
Ubique el computador en una habitación compartida por la familia. Establezca una presencia consistente y útil, que no de la sensación de que los adultos violan la privacidad de niños y adolescentes cuando supervisa el uso del computador por parte de ellos.
Conozca las actividades en línea de los niños/adolescentes. Inicie diálogos sobre sus experiencias en línea.
Dialogue con los niños…
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Teaching about the Holocaust goes beyond understanding the historical fact that six million Jews and other innocent victims of the Germans and their collaborators were brutally murdered in Nazi-occupied Europe. It can help students think about the use and abuse of power and the roles and responsibilites of individuals, organizations, and nations when confronted with human rights violations. As students gain insight into the many facets that resulted in the Holocaust, they…
For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Treat all children's questions with respect and seriousness; do not "shush," ignore, or dismiss children.
Children are aware of what is happening in the world around them. Family members and educators cannot assume that children are unaffected by global events. When frightening and violent incidents occur, both children and adults may experience a range of emotions including fear, confusion, sadness and anger.
To counteract…
Definition of a Hate Crime
A hate crime is a criminal act against a person or property in which the perpetrator chooses the victim because of the victim's real or perceived race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender. (Please note that state laws may differ in some respects.) See State Hate Crime Statutory Provisions (PDF).
Factors to be considered by responding officers
Were signs, symbols or words used that…
Use our elementary, middle and high school curriculum guides to promote safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environments.
Anti-bias curriculum guides have been prepared for educators to use as supplementary materials for students. The guides are available for elementary through high school students. The lesson plans assist students in creating environments of mutual respect and inclusiveness, and promoting justice for all. Curriculum Professional Development
When ADL Education…
For Educators Anti-bias: An active commitment to challenging prejudice, stereotyping and all forms of discrimination.
Bias: An inclination or preference either for or against an individual or group that interferes with impartial judgment.
Bullying: Repeated actions or threats of action directed toward a person by one or more people who have (or are perceived to have) more power or status than their target in order to cause fear, distress or harm. Bullying can be physical, verbal,…
Bullying and Cyberbullying Statistics and Statutes
Statistics Infographic (English or Spanish, PDF)
Bullying Prevention Statutes (PDF)
Resources for Educators and Administrators
The "Grown Folks" Guide to Popular Apps
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Tips for Schools (PDF)
What Can Be Done About Name-Calling and Bullying
Misdirections in Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Zero Indifference: a Guide to Stop Name-Calling and Bullying …
For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Below are some warning signs that your child/teen may be the target of cyberbullying. If you notice one or more of these signs, take immediate steps to identify and respond to what is upsetting your child/teen. By approaching the discussion with a gentle, supportive tone, asking questions and expressing your concern, you should be able to discover what is causing changes in your child’s/teen’s behavior.
Cyberbullying may be…
For Parents, Families, and Caregivers
Place computers and tablets in shared family rooms. Establish a consistent, helpful presence when monitoring children’s and teen’s technology use that discourages the perception that adults are violating children's and teen's privacy.
Be aware of children's/teen's digital activities. Initiate discussions about their online experiences.
Discuss with children/teens the dangers of sharing personal information with others online and…
For Educators
Take the issue of name-calling, teasing and bullying seriously. Rethink statements like, “Kids will be kids…” or “He didn’t mean anything by that comment; he was just kidding.”
Let students know that you are available to talk to them. If possible, set aside ten minutes of class time each week to discuss issues that students want to bring up. Get to know students as individuals.
Take time to listen. Don’t try to “fix…
For Educators In recent years, increasing numbers of educators, health professionals, family members and other adults who interact with children and youth have begun to realize the seriousness of bullying. A number of proven and promising prevention and intervention strategies have been developed. Unfortunately, a number of misdirected prevention and intervention strategies have also emerged.
Zero Tolerance Policies
A number of schools have adopted “zero tolerance” or &ldquo…
For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Working with Students
Provide students with opportunities to develop cooperative learning and conflict resolution skills, both as independent opportunities and as part of routine instructional methods.
Provide students who engage in bullying behaviors with opportunities to discuss these behaviors with counseling staff and to develop more effective strategies for managing peer relationships.
Avoid focusing efforts to eliminate…
The Role of Congregants and Community Members Congregants and community members have an important role in helping to ensure the safety of their Jewish communal institutions.
Be watchful and report suspicious activity.
Know your building and report anything that is out-of-place or missing.
Actively cooperate with security directions, check-in procedures and ticket policies. For example, even if ushers or guards know you, help set the right tone by showing your ID or holiday…
On a daily basis—in the lunchroom, at the grocery store, in school hallways and even at home—people hear and sometimes use words and phrases that demean, ridicule or demonstrate ignorance about people from different groups and backgrounds. Regardless of whether the comments are deliberately malicious, said because the person lacks knowledge, or thought to be a joke, such words not only impact those on the receiving end but also everyone around who hears the words as well.
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