Parents for Peace Joins Schwarzenegger in the Fight Against Extremism
At a time of rising polarization and extremism, Parents for Peace joined former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at USC for a crucial discussion on breaking the cycle of hate. As reported by the Daily Trojan, the event, “Terminating Hate: Breaking the Cycle of Extremism,” brought together policymakers, religious leaders, and experts to discuss solutions to […]
Latest Op-Ed: Extremism is a Disease—Let’s Start Treating It Like One
Ten years after the Boston Marathon bombing, our understanding of extremism has grown, but so have the challenges. In a recent WBUR Cognoscenti article, Myrieme Churchill, Executive Director of Parents for Peace, argues that extremism should be treated as a public health crisis—one that requires early intervention, prevention, and a compassionate, science-based approach. The Path […]
Boston Globe: A Lifeline for Families Facing Extremism
Parents for Peace: A Lifeline for Families Facing Extremism Extremism can strike any family, leaving parents overwhelmed, isolated, and searching for answers. As The Boston Globe recently highlighted, Parents for Peace has become a critical resource for families navigating the complex and often frightening world of radicalization. A Frightening Wake-Up Call For one Massachusetts family, […]
Latest Op-Ed: What the attack on Salman Rushdie tells us about extremism
The violent attack on Salman Rushdie in 2022 shocked the world, but for those of us at Parents for Peace, it was yet another tragic example of the power of extremist narratives to radicalize vulnerable individuals. As detailed in WBUR Cognoscenti, Myrieme Churchill, Executive Director of Parents for Peace, examines how hate functions as an […]
Bloomberg: How Parents for Peace Helps Families Reclaim Loved Ones from Extremism
In today’s increasingly polarized world, families often find themselves grappling with a heartbreaking reality: a loved one drawn into extremism. Whether it’s white nationalism, radical Islam, or conspiracy-driven ideologies like QAnon, the path to radicalization can feel isolating and irreversible. But as highlighted in a Bloomberg feature on Parents for Peace, there is hope, and […]
NBC Nightly News: A Lifeline for Families Facing Extremism
At Parents for Peace, we understand that extremism isn’t just a political or security issue—it’s a deeply personal crisis that affects entire families. Every day, our helpline rings with parents, spouses, and loved ones desperate to pull someone back from the grip of hate. And every day, we listen, advise, and support families through one […]
Featured on the ADL website: How Early Intervention Prevents Extremism
At Parents for Peace, we know that early intervention can be the difference between a life lost to extremism and a life reclaimed. That’s why we operate a confidential helpline for families and communities struggling with a loved one’s radicalization. As the ADL highlighted in their coverage of our work, the sooner an intervention happens, […]
NPR: Families Of Extremists Form Group To Fight Hate
Recently, NPR’s All Things Considered featured an in-depth look at Parents for Peace, shedding light on our mission to support families confronting the radicalization of their loved ones. This piece emphasized the growing need for a compassionate, public health approach to extremism—one that recognizes radicalization as a process that can be prevented and even reversed […]