Anti Defamation League

Last updated on December 26, 2007

The Anti Defamation League's Vision is to stop by appeals to reason and conscience, and if necessary, by appeals to law, The defamation of the Jewish people and to secure Justice and fair treatment to all.

Description:
The Anti-Defamation League is safegaurding our future by investugating, educating, protecting to defend democratic ideals and ensure civil rights for all. For almost 100 years, the Anti-Defamation League has been fighting hate. Today, Anti-Defamation League is the nation's premier human relations and civil rights agency combating racism, anti-Semistism and all forms of bigotry. Anti-Defeamtion League monitors and tracks the efforts of hate-mongering extremists and their groups, as well as domestic and international terriost activities and events. We publish our findings and distribute them globally to teachers, elected officers, law enforment, media community leaders and our supporters. Anti-Defamtion League also educates abouts about these ideas. From pre-schoolers to FBI agents, from students on college campuses to overseas educators, ADL works hard to teach people to stand up to bigotry. We help break down stereo-types, foster respect for diversity and comback bias before it becomes a source for hatred and violence. ANti-Defamation League was founded on core Amican values and protects constitutional rights and religious freedom for all people. Anti-Defamation League assists vitims of hate and bigotry- across all races and religions- and holds accountable the perpetrators of hate in America and beyond.

History:
In 1913,anguished by the anti-Semistism of his time, Sigmund Livingston founded ADL in a small Chicago office. More than eight decades later, ADL has grown bryond all expectations... beyond all aspirations... into 30 Regional and Statellite Offices... into a leading force in human relations... into the nation's foremost champion in the struggle against anti-Semitism

Contact people:

Jackie Reid, Assistant Director, (phone), (email)
Elenor Lyon, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (805) 564-6680

Address:

1528 Chapala Street Suite 301
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(See a map)

Web Site: http://www.adl.com

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: Greyhound, 30 minute walk

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