“Many of the perpetrators we encounter do not deny the Holocaust nor lack information about its history.”

“Our Diversion Justice Program is not a concession to a lenient system; it is a response to it.”

“Available nationwide to courts, prosecutors, District Attorney offices, and schools, our program consists of three structured sessions totaling approximately 15 to 20 hours.”

“Conducted by a StandWithUs facilitator with decades of background in Jewish history, antisemitism education, and social work, our goal in each session is to identify the source of the antisemitism and then engage in individualized, one-on-one sessions designed to increase knowledge, confront bias, and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.”

“The general curriculum addresses antisemitism’s origins, evolution, and modern expressions.”

“It examines the real-world impact of antisemitic harassment and violence, challenges misinformation, and requires participants to reflect on the harm they have caused.”

“In one case, our participant was charged with sending threatening, antisemitic emails targeting individuals they knew personally.”

“We adjusted the sessions immediately and accordingly. We pivoted the curriculum to focus on antisemitic hate speech – how it escalates, how it has historically led to violence, and how it affects real people.”

“After each session, the participant had to answer specific questions in their own words (not AI) and complete written reflections, part of our requirement that they demonstrate significant engagement with the material.”

“The writer is the executive director of StandWithUs Saidoff Law, a division of StandWithUs, an international, nonprofit education organization that fights antisemitism and educates about Israel.”