Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice
320 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017
Incidents of mass violence continue to rise domestically and globally, and the need for long-term healing is more apparent than ever. Join Tuesday's Children as we convene experts working to counter violent extremism in unique ways, as well as individuals and organizations working to support communities and families affected by trauma and loss and the ripple effects that ring out beyond the immediate tragedy. Featured experts in the fields of trauma, grief, bereavement, disaster response and recovery, and community resilience will discuss best practices and lessons learned from various traumatic events.
Speakers include:
Michael Brown
, Associate Director, Department of Homeland Security Office
of Terrorism Prevention Partnerships
Zak Ebrahim
, Author,
The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice
Dr. Donna Hicks
, Author,
Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict
Sandy & Lonnie Phillips
, Founders, Survivors Empowered
Colonel Melchizedek "Kato" Martinez
, USAF, Director of Air Force Gold Star
Family Programs; Kato is a survivor of the Brussels 2016 terrorist attack
Dr. April Naturale
, Disaster Mental Health and Traumatic Stress Specialist
Mr. Steven Siqueira
, Deputy Director, United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre
...and more.
This one-day conference features keynote talks and panel discussions highlighting innovative work with individuals and communities impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss, including global incidents of terrorism, mass shootings, violent extremism, cross-cultural perspectives and assistance for responder and military populations.
