September 2022

The last 24 hours have reminded us of our individual vulnerability, as well as the vulnerability of our community and our state. Hurricane Ian is an example of a traumatic event in the third realm of ACEs that can bring about increased stress and strong emotional reactions. We acknowledge that this can be an incredibly challenging time for many and we encourage people to stay connected, reach out for help when needed, and support each other as you are able. This is how we can build...

In 2020, the Peace and Justice Institute worked with Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed, FAAP, pediatrician, professor, and co-founder of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication . After being well-received as the keynote speaker of the Creating a Resilient Community: From Trauma to Healing Conference, PJI brought Dr. Ginsburg back to deliver three additional workshops in a Community Resilience Series. If you missed the series, you can watch parts 1-3 on our Youtube page: Community Resilience...

Photo Credits: Steven Sobel The United Nations (UN) sanctioned International Day of Peace is September 21st. The mission of “Peace Day” is to have at least one non-violent, cease-fire day throughout the world. The international theme for 2022 is “End Racism. Build Peace”. Each September, the Peace and Justice Institute (PJI) celebrates the International Day of Peace, followed by the Global Peace Week (GPW) Conference . The work of peace-building ties directly into the work of building...