Parents for Peace Engages with Moroccan Delegation on Counterterrorism
Myrieme Churchill presented Parents for Peace’s approach to preventing and intervening in extremism to an official Moroccan delegation as part of a U.S. Department of State program.
Parents for Peace at the State of the Union: A National Spotlight on Preventing Extremism
On March 7, 2024, Parents for Peace was honored to be represented at President Biden’s State of the Union Address, as Executive Director Myrieme Churchill attended as the guest of Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04). This invitation was a powerful acknowledgment of the critical role early intervention and family support play in preventing radicalization and […]
Parents for Peace at Yale: A Public Health Approach to Reducing Targeted Violence
On February 29, 2024, Parents for Peace joined leading experts at Yale University for a critical discussion on “Public Health Approaches to Reducing Targeted Violence.” Co-hosted by the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs and the Yale School of Public Health, the event highlighted how public health strategies can help prevent violence before it occurs, […]
Parents for Peace Featured in the Boston Globe: Why Prevention Matters
We’re honored to have our letter to the editor published in the Boston Globe, highlighting the critical need for early intervention in extremism prevention. In response to the Globe’s coverage of extremism in the military, we emphasized that extremism is not just a law enforcement issue—it’s a public health crisis. Through our confidential helpline, we […]
PBS NewsHour: How Parents for Peace Helps Families Confront the Reality of Radicalization
Every parent dreams of a bright future for their child. But for Greg and Sandra, that future took a devastating turn when their son was radicalized and ultimately arrested while attempting to join ISIS. Their story, recently featured in a PBS NewsHour segment, highlights the harsh reality of extremist recruitment—and the hope that intervention can […]
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 […]
Harvard Divinity School Hosts Panel on Extremism
At a time when extremist violence continues to threaten communities, the Harvard Divinity School recently brought together experts—including former extremists—to discuss pathways out of hate and the critical role of intervention. The panel, featuring Parents for Peace Executive Director Myrieme Churchill, former extremists Chris Buckley and Mubin Shaikh, and Parents for Peace co-founder Melvin Bledsoe, […]