See the Movie, Be Part of the Solution
CeaseFire’s bold vision that violence can be stopped was splashed across television and computer screens throughout the world when Frontline aired “The Interrupters” on February 14. In case you missed it, you can watch it here (here). And if you want to help make this vision a reality, you can do that now (here) .
CeaseFire has been named in the "Top 100 NGOs in the world"by The Global Journal. Ranked #30 worldwide and first among violence prevention organizations Ranked #30 worldwide and first among violence prevention organizations.
Recent Posts
CeaseFire Founder presents at MIT on 21st century approaches to conflict
February 22nd, 2012
CeaseFire Founder presents at MIT on 21st century approaches to conflict On February 9 through 11, Dr. Gary Slutkin joined an esteemed assembly of social neuroscientists, psychologists, and conflict management experts at Neuroscience and Social Conflict conference at MIT. The aim of the conference was to develop 21st Century approaches to conflict—effective, first hand evidence [...]
CeaseFire Violence Interrupter Ameena Matthews on The Colbert Report
February 3rd, 2012
CeaseFire Violence Interrupter Ameena Matthews on The Colbert Report If you haven’t yet seen the Amazing Ameena Matthews on The Colbert Report click the graphic below to watch this fantastic clip:
Black History Month 2012: Black Women in American Culture & History
February 1st, 2012
Black History Month 2012: Black Women in American Culture & History It is Black History Month. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life & History, the founders of Black History Month, the theme for 2012 is “Black Women in American Culture & History.” This is a legacy that spans “from Phillis [...]
Ameena Matthews on community violence & credible messengers
January 30th, 2012
Ameena Matthews on community violence & credible messengers Ameena Matthews, Violence Interrupter, gives a fantastic interview in advance of the February 14th premiere of The Interrupters on Frontline. She discusses community violence, credible messengers, and what makes her so effective at conflict mediation. CeaseFire’s public health model relies on individuals, like Ameena, who used to run the streets and still have influence [...]
WEEKLY CEASEFIRE MEDIA ROUND-UP (JAN 23-27 2012)
January 27th, 2012
WEEKLY CEASEFIRE MEDIA ROUND-UP (JAN 23-27 2012) CeaseFire is honored to be named one of the “Top 100 NGOs in the world” by The Global Journal in the first of its kind ranking. Recognizing the significant role of NGOs as influential change agents, The Global Journal documented a dynamic list of the 100 leading actors [...]
