Held on May 1, 2018
Colman McCarthy is a pioneer in peace education in the Washington, DC area. A prominent journalist for such esteemed publications as The Washington Post, and longtime peace activist, he is the founder and president for the Center for Teaching Peace in Washington, DC. McCarthy has referred to the pursuit of infusing peace education into American schools as a “crusade,” and has lamented that if peace is not taught, violence will continue to be cultivated within the society. He is an active member of the academic community, participating in a range of conferences, lectures, seminars, etc. to expose faculty and researchers to the significance of peace education and spotlight the unfortunate marginalization of this significant field in the current academic curriculum that American students are indoctrinated within today.
Colman McCarthy is a pioneer in peace education in the Washington, DC area. A prominent journalist for such esteemed publications as The Washington Post, and longtime peace activist, he is the founder and president for the Center for Teaching Peace in Washington, DC. In addition to faculty positions at Georgetown Law and American University, McCarthy teaches peace education in schools across Montgomery county, some even as an unpaid, guest lecturer. His writings include “I’d Rather Teach Peace” (2002), edited volumes regarding peace education, numerous other books and countless articles on a range of topics from religion to politics to health and gender studies. McCarthy has referred to the pursuit of infusing peace education into American schools as a “crusade,” and has lamented that if peace is not taught, violence will continue to be cultivated within the society. He is an active member of the academic community, participating in a range of conferences, lectures, seminars, etc. to expose faculty and researchers to the significance of peace education and spotlight the unfortunate marginalization of this significant field in the current academic curriculum that American students are indoctrinated within today.
Center for Teaching Peace: http://washingtonpeacecenter.net/node/4815
Located in Washington, DC, this institution started in 1986 with the mission of getting courses on nonviolence and peace studies into schools.
United States Institute of Peace (USIP): http://www.usip.org/
Established by Congress in the 1980s, this institution is devoted to non-violent prevention and ways to lessen deadly conflicts. Peace building is at the heart of the mission of this institution.
Friends Committee on National Legislation: http://fcnl.org/
This is a Quaker lobby that has been advocating for peace and non-violence for decades. They also offer paid internships for college graduates.
Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom: https://www.wilpf.org/
With a history dating back to the First World War, this organization’s mission is to promote peace and eliminate the causes for war across the globe. As per the mission and title, the role of women in particular in gaining rights and becoming leaders and decision-makers is featured prominently in the agenda of this organization.
International Center on Nonviolent Conflict: http://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/
This center specifically focuses on the power of ordinary citizens to become engaged, active, and empowered in non-violent measures to promote conflict resolution and promote human rights across the globe.
Association for Trauma Outreach & Prevention (ATOP) (Based in NYC): http://meaningfulworld.com/association-for-trauma-outreach-and-prevention
Focusing on understanding the impact of trauma and offering methods for prevention and treatment in the aftermath of trauma, this organization is dedicated to peace building, conflict resolution, and a holistic approach to treatment for trauma. Focus includes the transformative impact of reconnecting with nature, spirituality, promotion of transparency, restorative justice, etc.
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