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.

From connecting with the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization conference to leading workshops for the North Middlesex and Lunenburg School Districts, these efforts underscore the critical role schools play in protecting and empowering our youth.

Schools as Safe Havens for Resilience and Belonging

In today’s climate, where extremism preys on vulnerable minds, schools are more than just places of learning—they’re sanctuaries for belonging, safety, and connection. Through workshops and dialogue, we’re equipping educators with tools to recognize the tactics used to exploit youth and strategies to build resilience within their school communities.

Raising Awareness, Building Action

At each event, Myrieme and Dr. Bar-Halpern highlighted how early intervention, understanding, and supportive environments can disrupt pathways to radicalization. Together with these educators, we’re fostering spaces where students feel valued and supported, reducing the vulnerabilities that extremist groups seek to exploit.

Strengthening Partnerships to Protect Our Youth

Parents for Peace is proud to collaborate with schools and educators who are deeply committed to their students’ well-being. By sharing knowledge and resources, we can create stronger, safer communities where every young person has the chance to thrive.

Thank you to the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, North Middlesex School District, and Lunenburg School District for your dedication to this mission. Together, we’re making a difference, one student and one school at a time.

Let’s continue building resilience and creating safe environments for our youth! 🌟

Share the Post:

Related Posts

Add Your Heading Text Here