The antisemitic vandalism of a playground in Brooklyn this week, where Jewish children and families gather to feel safe and joyful, is an attack on the very fabric of our shared humanity. This hateful use of the swastika is not just graffiti; it is a deliberate attempt to intimidate Jewish neighbors and normalize a symbol of genocide in a space meant for children. As a Muslim, I will never tolerate that any person’s religion or ethnicity be threatened or targeted. When Jewis

by Yuval Levi Ari has always been a sensitive, empathetic kid. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD at a young age, he developed early passions for animals and music. “Among the nursery songs, he was listening to Woody Guthrie," his mother, Dana, recalls. Dana was strict about technology usage while Ari was growing up. “I believe really strongly in going outside and riding your bike, hands-on activities,” she says, noting that Ari was never allowed to have social media. “But here w

Some of the most powerful interventions happen far from police offices or government programs—around the kitchen table, in a sibling’s bedroom, or during long walks with a trusted friend. If you are a family member concerned about a loved one, Parents for Peace offers a free, confidential helpline where you can talk with someone in confidence and receive guidance and support. Call 1-844-497-3223 or email help@parents4peace.org. You don’t have to face this alone—reach out toda

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A Week of Violence Against Sacred Spaces Parents for Peace expresses deep concern and sorrow about the recent attacks on places of...

We are proud to highlight a powerful piece written by our colleague Mubin Shaikh , Exit Peer Specialist at Parents for Peace, recently...

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Beth Jerskey, PhD - Alla Prokhovnik, PhD - Elena Savoia, MD, MPH - Emma Cardeli, PhD - Lyla Schwartz, MSW There’s no single path into...

It used to be that extremists could be grouped into clear categories (e.g., far-right, far-left, Islamist jihadists). Today, the picture...

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This post draws on research by Katharina Meredith Sengfelder for her thesis “After They Leave: A Thematic Analysis of Post-Exit Distress...

The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minnesota has left two children dead, dozens wounded, and a community shattered. It...

It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of our beloved founder, Mr. Melvin Bledsoe, a man of extraordinary...

Earlier this month, our team member and Exit Peer Specialist Arno Michaelis , spoke at an event hosted by Chabad of the Main Line in...

Parents4Peace has been partnering with the Community Safety Evaluation Lab (CSE-Lab) at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health for the...

“Imagine your clenched fist cracking another person’s jaw. How does it feel?” — Chester & DeWall (2016) This question opens the...

A mother’s story of confronting radicalization, incarceration, and healing I thought he was just becoming more religious. Our son was...

A mother’s story of navigating extremism, addiction, and trauma. My son dropped out of one of the best universities in the country. Then...

A mother’s story of reclaiming her daughter from hate. I never thought I’d be afraid of my own child. She had always been strong-willed....

A Massachusetts family’s journey back from the brink. We were just a regular family. The biggest thing on our minds that week was...