Prevention in Action: Insights & Impact

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, Myrieme carries a hybrid identity that mirrors the diverse experiences of many in the audience. During her speech, she spoke about how Ramadan provides an opportunity for deep reflection—not only on personal faith but on the collective responsibility to build stronger,

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Hate Hurts Everyone: The Ripple Effect of Antisemitism in Schools

At Parents for Peace, we know that extremism isn’t just a security issue—it’s a public health crisis. In recent months, a disturbing pattern has emerged: Jewish students, particularly Israeli expat children, are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and even self-harm due to escalating antisemitism in schools. This is not just about bias—it’s about the real psychological harm inflicted on young people when hate is normalized in their learning environments. Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, our Director of Trauma Training and Services, recently spoke to JNS about the growing crisis. She described an alarming trend among Jewish students

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Prevention Works: How Early Intervention Saves Lives and Protects Communities

At Parents for Peace, we know that prevention is not only possible—it’s essential. Addressing extremism early saves lives, protects communities, and reduces the financial burden on law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Thanks to support from the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), we continue to provide early intervention that changes lives. CP3 is a national initiative that funds and supports local organizations like ours that work directly with individuals and families to prevent targeted violence before it occurs. Their recently released Fiscal Year 2024 Report to Congress highlights how

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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 the Inside and the Outside Miri and Arno bring two starkly different perspectives to the fight against hate. One has lived as the hater; the other has lived as the hated. Arno spent years immersed in white supremacist ideology, believing he

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Parents for Peace Weighs In on WBZ NewsRadio Debate on Antisemitism in Schools

In the wake of October 7th, we have seen a disturbing rise in antisemitism, ideological extremism, and targeted violence—particularly in schools and universities. In 2024, 74% of our cases involved individuals under 25, and 80% contained antisemitic components (highlighting how deeply hate-based ideologies have embedded themselves across the spectrum—from the far-right and far-left to Islamist and eco-terrorist movements.). In response, our team has conducted over 700 intervention sessions, successfully off-ramping many individuals who showed signs of disengagement. Recently, our clinical psychologist, Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, testified before the Massachusetts State Legislature, documenting cases of Jewish students suffering from PTSD due to

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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 terrorism prevention The three-day conference at the Hilton Palacio del Rio featured a wide range of experts and attendees, including law enforcement personnel, mental health professionals, tribal leaders, and legal experts. Parents for Peace was proud to present alongside other notable

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One Year Ago Today: A Tragic Reminder of Unchecked Hate

On this day, one year ago, the world witnessed the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The fact that many of our children on campuses greeted the news of that massacre with indifference—or worse, jubilation—is a chilling indication of their vulnerability to the very disease that led to the founding of our helpline.

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