Parents for Peace at Iftar: Turning Reflection into Action
A few nights ago, Myrieme Churchill, Executive Director of Parents for Peace, had the honor of speaking at an Iftar gathering, where she shared reflections on faith, community, and the importance of early intervention in preventing extremism. As someone who grew up in Morocco, later moved to France, and ultimately became an American by choice, […]
Confronting Antisemitism: Breaking the Cycle of Hate
This week, Parents for Peace team members Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, an Israeli-American psychologist, and Arno Michaelis, a former neo-Nazi turned peace activist, attended ADL’s Never Is Now event in New York City. They joined thought leaders and public figures—including Montana Tucker, David Schwimmer, and Gal Gadot—to address the rising tide of antisemitism. Understanding Hate: From […]
Parents for Peace at Harvard Medical School: Extremism as a Public Health Concern
Parents for Peace presented at a Harvard Medical School conference, emphasizing that radicalization stems from trauma and unmet psychological needs, and advocating for a public health approach to prevention and intervention.
Parents for Peace Contributes Expertise to Groundbreaking Texas DPS Conference on Targeted Violence Prevention
Parents for Peace recently participated in the inaugural 2025 Texas Targeted Violence Prevention and Behavioral Threat Management Conference, hosted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) from January 13-15, 2025, in San Antonio. This landmark event brought together over 350 stakeholders from across the nation to address the critical issues of targeted violence and […]
A Day with Professor John Horgan: Advancing Our Mission Together
We were honored to welcome Professor John Horgan to Boston for a day of meaningful connection and collaboration!
Building Resilience Together: A Meaningful Visit with ADL New England
A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Anti-Defamation League (ADL) New England for their warm welcome during our recent visit!
Protecting Our Youth: Empowering Schools to Build Resilience
Over the past few days, Parents for Peace’s Executive Director, Myrieme Nadri-Churchill, and Director of Trauma Services and Training, Miri Bar-Halpern, PsyD, engaged with educators and school leaders across Massachusetts.
Fostering Safer Communities: Parents for Peace at the 2024 Public Safety Preparedness Summit
Parents for Peace was honored to participate in the 2024 Public Safety Preparedness Summit.
Reflections on the Eradicate Hate Global Summit
Chin Roger’s resilience and commitment to supporting families affected by extremism remind us why our mission to prevent hate is so vital.
Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Parents for Peace at the Dads’ Caucus in Congress
Social media algorithms are steering vulnerable teens toward harmful ideologies, and it’s time to hold platforms accountable for their role in the youth mental health crisis.