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Keeping Students Safe, Strong, and Proud

StaySAFE. StaySTRONG. StayPROUD.

StandWithUs is dedicated to combating antisemitism and supporting Israel through education. Our mission includes supplying students with factual resources and programs, a supportive network of like-minded peers, and access to our campus, research, and legal staff in order to confidently and effectively stand up for Israel and fight antisemitism. Since October 7, we have realized that students must also be physically and mentally prepared to fight for a basic sense of safety in addition to fighting for hearts and minds. Unfortunately, college administrations across the country have largely failed to support and protect their Jewish students in the face of widespread antisemitism and discrimination, as well as physical and emotional harm on their campuses.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS

In August 2024, StandWithUs welcomed student leaders from the StandWithUs Emerson Fellowship and the StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship. Over a five-day period, 400 proud high school and college Zionist leaders received training on a variety of topics, including antisemitism, knowing legal rights, and how to respond to anti-Israel activity with factual information.

Additionally, we conducted a survey of college students, which found the following:

  • 79% experienced antisemitism on their campus

  • 57% faced verbal attacks

  • 13% were victims of physical attacks

  • 52% feared that the threat of antisemitic attacks would affect their participation in events and classes

  • 53% said having a security escort would influence their decision to attend classes or events instead of skipping them

 

In light of these troubling statistics and to better support students, StandWithUs has a dedicated page on our website that includes a list of suggested outlets that may help students navigate through these difficult times. We call it StaySafe. StayStrong. StayProud. The reality we face is clear: just as the IDF protects the State of Israel and all its citizens, Jews, Zionists, and their allies must do what they can to support one another. The following suggested resources are available to support students.

OUR PARTNERS

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Martial Arts Training

StandStrong is an organization dedicated to teaching self-defense martial arts training and is proud to provide its services to students. The program is based on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, and Muay Thai. This training empowers students to de-escalate and safely disengage from potentially dangerous situations. Click below to bring StandStrong to your campus.

Self Defense and Safety

Magen Am, a security company, offers self-defense and safety programs. Magen Am's training provides students with essential skills on how to deter and respond to security threats. Students can watch a brief online presentation on how to avoid becoming targets. Click the link to watch the training video and more info.

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JUNE Campus Security Escort

To address concerns about physical safety on campus, StandWithUs is developing a pilot program for campus security escort services. We use an app-based program on a limited number of campuses. Students will have the ability to request a security escort from the dorms to classes or events and back. Campus-wide safety alerts are also available to provide information on areas to avoid for potential risk as well as safety zones. We are partnering with major organizations on campus to provide this service.

Mental Health with a Licensed Therapist

Safety goes beyond the physical; many students are experiencing PTSD, anxiety, and trauma in the aftermath of October 7. A therapist can provide coping strategies to manage overwhelming feelings, mental exercises to regain confidence on campus, and help shift focus back to studies and extracurricular activities. BetterHelp, an online therapy service, is offering six months of therapy at no cost for individuals who have been impacted by the war in Israel. 

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Life-Saving First Aid

Knowing how to respond in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. It is crucial to know how to perform CPR, tourniquet application, and have access to a first aid kit. CPR Ready is offering its expertise in these areas. Click below for access two brief videos on performing CPR and applying a tourniquet.

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