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.