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A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institutes’

Peer Training Program

The Anti-Defamation League

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL): is one of the nation’s premier civil rights and human relations agencies.

ADL’s Mission: Stop the defamation of the Jewish people…..and seek justice and fair treatment for all citizens alike

ADL works to secure justice and equitable treatment for all people through: Education Civil Rights Research and Fact Finding

Established in 1913

Goals of Peer TrainingGoals of Peer TrainingThe Peer Training Program strives to

accomplish several goals for the participants. These goals include: developing a common vocabulary for discussing issues of

diversity, bigotry and discrimination recognizing and acknowledging prejudice and discriminatory

behavior in themselves and others disseminating knowledge and skills throughout the school

community that increase awareness of issues relating to prejudice;

stimulating positive social change towards an inclusive school environment

creating a forum in which students feel safe to define and speak out on important issues; and

empowering students with the knowledge they need to make a difference in all aspects of their lives.

Benefits of Peer TrainingBenefits of Peer Training Active participation in the

program provides opportunities for Peer Trainers to build skills beneficial to educational and career goals. These skills include:

communication skills interpersonal skills critical thinking skills leadership skills academic skills problem-solving skills

“Peer training has given me the power to finally be a part of creating a change in the world.”- Shannon Cottles, Peer Trainer- Woodbridge High School 2007

A PEER TRAINER…

Is Open-Minded Is Assertive Stands up to Adversity Is Compassionate Participates Is a Leader Is a Good communicator Is Responsible Appreciates Cultural

Diversity Wants to Make a

Difference!!

“I want a world without discrimination and I want our [peer training] group to be a part of that.”- Peer Trainer, Forest Park High School, 2006

Peer Training ProgramPeer Training ProgramA year-long program for high school students

Assume leadership roles

Create respectful

and inclusive school

environments

Learn to respond effectively to racial slurs, name calling, and put downs.

Receive the training and resources

needed to design and lead interactive

programs for your peers.

“I’d really love discussions to go on like this in all classrooms all over the world. It really opened up my eyes to the issues in the world and, now that I’m more educated. I’ll definitely use this knowledge to help others.”

-Peer Trainer, Osbourn Park High School, 2006

Peer Trainers in Action In Sociology

2008 – 2009 C. D. Hylton Peer Trainers

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