ADL Returns to Train New Class of Campus Law Enforcement on Hate Crimes

  • July 25, 2018

ADL Senior Associate Regional Director Ariella Schusterman provided Hate Crimes Training for Campus Law Enforcement to a new class of sworn law enforcement professionals at the California State University Northridge Police Department on July 18.

This 4-hour training includes examining the importance of personal and group identities and the impact of marginalized, devalued and/or excluded identities on campus; exploring strategies for creating and supporting an open environment on campus that is safe for all individuals and points of view; and focusing on the First Amendment and how free speech on campus impacts identity and campus environment.  The training is interactive and utilizes a variety of training modalities, including small and large group discussions, case studies, multimedia presentations and collaborative problem-solving. The agenda is customized to meet the specific needs of each campus.

Participant evaluations from the most recent program indicated that they learned a great deal from the training and particularly appreciated the presenters’ expertise and the open dialogue on sensitive topics.  Comments included the following:

  • “Conducive environment for opinion-sharing.  The course had a really thoughtful structure that made retention of information easier.”
  • “The workshop shared a lot of useful resources that may help when dealing with situations on campus.”
  • “Great variety within workshop between lecture and group work.”

If you are interested in bringing this program to a campus police or public safety department, please email la@adl.org.