In the beginning, there was World War I Almost 20 million people died between 1914 and 1918 in the worst war the world had ever… Read more about A little guide to the workings of the United Nations, from a peacebuilding perspective
Howard Zehr, PhD, & Vernon Jantzi, PHD Zehr is “distinguished professor” of restorative justice, a pioneer in international restorative justice field; author, co-author or editor… Read more about CJP people who have contributed work, ideas, to the United Nations
As with so many aspects of U.S. society and culture, the disaster relief community has its clear “pre-” and “post-9/11” periods. Back in the pre-days,… Read more about Trauma Awareness Is Key Factor in Peacebuilding
“There’s been a lot of documentation that interventions from the outside can do more harm than good,” says Lisa Schirch, the director of 3P Human… Read more about ‘Good Intentions Aren’t Enough’ in International Aid
In Six Things to Grieve on 9/11 Anniversary (EMU News), Lisa Schirch lists the following six items to grieve on the recent 10th anniversary of 9/11: The… Read more about Six Things to Grieve on 9/11 Anniversary
Who would come from half-way around the world to enroll in a program at Eastern Mennonite University that was so new, no college catalog listed… Read more about Earliest CJP Students Prize the ‘Lens’ They Acquired
Janice “Jan” Jenner, MA ’99 Harrisonburg, Virginia Jan Jenner is outranked only by Howard Zehr for being the longest-serving full-time employee currently at CJP. Over… Read more about Director, practice & training institute
“Many people in peacebuilding are naïve or unaware of how to engage policymakers. They are clueless about the kind of impact they can have. They… Read more about Influencing Public Policy With Ham’s Helping Hands
From Queen Noor to Congress When CJP professor Lisa Schirch launched the 3D Security Initiative in November 2006, she had no way of knowing how… Read more about ‘3D Security’ Draws Attention
In her meetings with U.S. military leaders and elected officials, Lisa Schirch elaborates upon these eight steps that she believes could and should be taken… Read more about 8 Steps Toward Peace with Iran