This past Thursday, Rosenblatt High School, A World of Difference Club members participated in the Anti Defamation League CyberALLY Workshop. The workshop provides practical information and opportunities for skill-building that will support students in developing personal strategies for protecting themselves against cyber bullying. As well as acting as cyberallies—preventing and taking action against cyber bullying and social cruelty in online forums. The peer trainers will be going into DKJA classrooms next semester to promote respect and inclusion online through teaching the strategies and lessons they learned.  

Senior Lielle Elisha reflected on her experience; ”Between "regular" bullying and cyber bullying, many people tend to think the latter is not as hurtful or less of a big deal. After today's peer training program it was made clear to me that cyber bullying is not only just as bad, but can be worse than its counterpart. Most importantly, I learned the best strategies to employ when I want to "be an ally" and defend a target, online.”

If you are interested in learning more about the A World of Difference program at DKJA please contact Ms. Pam Howard, K-8 Guidance Counselor & A World of Difference Club Advisor at howardp@dkja.net