By Myrieme Churchill & Shea Alvarez Our kids are drowning in gore, and we are looking the other way. As the director of Parents for Peace, I’ve spent the past decade working with families whose lives have been shattered by radicalization and violent extremism. I’ve talked with mothers who found hidden folders of beheadings on their child’s devices, fathers who discovered their sons watching livestreamed executions at 2 a.m., and siblings who grew up in the shadow of a brother

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

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