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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Hate to Healing: Arno Michaelis’ Journey Featured on Business Insider
Former neo-Nazi leader Arno Michaelis shares his powerful journey from hate to healing in Business Insider’s latest feature—watch now to learn how change is possible.
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 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 […]
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 […]
Remembering Charlie Hebdo: A Decade of Resilience and the Fight Against Extremism
A decade after the Charlie Hebdo attack, we reflect on the ongoing fight against extremism and the urgent need for prevention, intervention, and resilience in defending freedom of expression.
Love Wins: Arno Michaelis’ Journey from Hate to Healing
Arno Michaelis once lived a life fueled by hate, immersed in the violent ideologies of neo-Nazism. Today, his story serves as a beacon of hope and transformation.