When Your Loved One Is at Risk, You’re Not Alone

We help families intervene early—before hate turns to harm.

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Our Mission

To create and deliver compassionate, tailored prevention and intervention to counter extremism as a public health issue.

Our Vision

A society where families, communities, and professionals have the tools to recognize early warning signs, respond with care, and interrupt the path toward extremism—before harm occurs.

Who We Are

Parents for Peace was co-founded by Melvin Bledsoe, a father whose son was radicalized and carried out a deadly act of violence. His goal was urgent and simple: no other family should go through what his did.

What began as a grassroots support group has grown into a national helpline and intervention network. Today, our team includes former extremists, family members, clinicians, and public health professionals—working together to prevent radicalization with compassion and expertise.

We don’t label. We don’t judge. We help.

Our Approach

  • Support families and friends worried about someone heading down a dangerous path
  • Train professionals to recognize the signs of radicalization
  • Educate the public through real stories and research-informed insight

Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, a clinician, or a concerned friend—you don’t have to face this alone.

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Our Core Values

  • Empathy: We lead with compassion, not condemnation
  • Empowerment: We give people tools—not labels
  • Integrity: We are nonpartisan and evidence-informed
  • Resilience: We believe change is possible

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A nonprofit helping families and professionals intervene before extremism takes root.

Extremism begins in isolation. Prevention begins with connection.

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Your support helps us intervene early, prevent violence, and build resilience where it’s needed most. There are many ways to take part.

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