Peace and Justice Studies Association

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Peace and Justice Studies Association
PredecessorThe Consortium on Peace Research, Education and Development, and
The Peace Studies Association
Formation2001
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Executive Director
Michael Loadenthal
AffiliationsInternational Peace Research Association
Websitehttps://www.peacejusticestudies.org/

The Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA) is a

Washington, DC
.

It was created following increased interest in peace-building after the September 11th attacks in USA, and it organizes annual conferences, publishes papers and a magazine, and issues awards for peace-builders.

Organization

Following increased academic interest in conflict and conflict-resolution after the

Consortium on Peace Research, Education and Development and the Peace Studies Association merged to form the Peace and Justice Studies Association.[1] It is the North American regional affiliate of the International Peace Research Association.[2]

The association grew in size through the early 2000s,[3] and since 2016, the executive director has been Michael Loadenthal.[4]

Activities

The organization organizes the annual Peace and Justice Studies Association Conference,[5] issues the Peacebuilder of the Year award,[6] and publishes the Peace Chronicle magazine.[7]

References

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  3. ^ Micucci, Dana (October 14, 2008). "Peace studies take off". The New York Times.
  4. ^ "Staff | Peace and Justice Studies Association". www.peacejusticestudies.org. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
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  7. ^ "About the Peace Chronicle – Peace and Justice Studies Association". Retrieved 2022-04-29.

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