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My son joined Antifa and The Youth Liberation Front his freshman year of high school. He was arrested multiple times for violent assaults tied to his involvement in these groups. He ran away from home multiple times and became involved with drug and alcohol abuse. When he was still a teenager, he was recruited online to fight with a Syrian militia group.
He trained and fought in Syria for three years. Parents for Peace was by my side every day that he was gone. We weren’t sure he’d make it back alive—but thanks to expert intervention, we were able to bring him home.
Today, he’s rehabilitated, working as an EMT, and rebuilding his life. I believe our family could not have achieved this success without the expert and intensive support we received.
Extremism doesn’t start with violence. It starts with pain—identity struggles, isolation, and unmet needs. That’s why we help families and professionals step in early, with compassion, not judgment. Because prevention is possible. And healing is, too.
From clinicians and researchers to national organizations and state partners, professionals across the country are recognizing the urgent need for early intervention—and the real-world impact of our work.
Founder of the first U.S. helpline to support families confronting extremism
Former neo-Nazi turned global speaker, inspiring change through compassion, connection, and storytelling
Former Canadian jihadist turned counterterrorism expert and educator
Israeli-American trauma expert empowering resilience in the face of targeted hate
These free, shareable flyers are designed for families, schools, medical professionals, and frontline responders—offering clear signs and actions to prevent extremism before it turns to harm.
Parents for Peace was co-founded by Melvin Bledsoe after his son Carlos was radicalized and carried out a deadly act of terrorism. His goal was simple and urgent: no other family should face the pain he lives with.
What began as a small support group has grown into a national helpline and intervention network. Today, Parents for Peace is recognized for its frontline expertise in prevention, de-radicalization, and family-based intervention. We continue to help families and communities step in early—before hate turns to harm.
We run a confidential helpline for families concerned about a loved one on the path to extremism. It’s never too early to reach out—compassionate, expert guidance is available.
Learn About Our HelplineWe equip educators, clinicians, and law enforcement to recognize early warning signs—before ideology turns into violence. Through tailored trainings and talks, we help communities step in early.
Book a Speaker or TrainingExtremism doesn’t just recruit—it harms. We support survivors and communities targeted by hate, especially Jews facing rising antisemitism. You are not alone.
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Parents for Peace has been featured in national media as a trusted voice on early intervention, family-based prevention, and the human cost of extremism.
