PEACE Psychology Newsletter of the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology Division of the American Psychological Association Volume 18, Number 2, ASSN 1935 – 4894 • FALL/WINTER 2009 PEACE EDUCATION: Past, Present & Future Clockwise Fall/Winter from right: 2009 Montessori student exploring the world; 2009 Peace Camp Theme; Peace Camper sharesPEACE her feelings Psychology about camp. Contents From the Editor From the Editor ............................................2 Passing the Baton ........................................ 3 his is not the column I initially wrote Some Needed Changes ................................4 for this issue of the Peace Psychology New Blood, Same Dedication......................5 T Newsletter. I tossed that one in the trash (or rather in my computer’s recycle bin) Using Assets for Peace .................................6 once I heard the October 9th announcement Michael R. Recruiting New Division Members .............7 that President Barack Obama had received Hulsizer, Highlighting Student and Early Career the Nobel Peace Prize for “extraordinary ef- Editor Research .......................................................8 forts to strengthen international diplomacy Early Career Award 2010 Announcement ...10 and cooperation between peoples.” McCain went on to state, “I think all of us Peace Psychology Explores Peace with were surprised at the decision, but I think Justice at the 2009 APA Convention........11 I was initially surprised at the selection given Americans are always pleased when their it had been 90 years since a sitting President Solutions to Intergroup Conflict: Constructing president is recognized by something on Sustainable Webs of Peace Builders ............14 (Theodore Roosevelt, 1906 & Woodrow Wil- this order.” Governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- son, 1919) had received the Nobel Peace Prize. Invited Papers ger, R-Calif. believed that “This is a great Jimmy Carter received his in 2002—well after The Beginnings of Peace Psychology: honor for our country and reminds us all of A Personal Account ..............................15 he had been President. However, I have been the promise our nation holds.” Honoring Peace and Anti-war Behavior: most surprised by the mixed public reactions The U.S. Peace Registry ...........................19 and comments following the announcement So what do you think? Please send me your that our President was a recipient of this very thoughts on how you felt about President Educators Corner prestigious award. Obama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Peace Education Through Montessori ....21 A few short sentences, a paragraph or two, Teaching Peace Through Fun: 17 Years Many of the President’s domestic and inter- or even a short essay would be fine. If I get of a Peace Camp for Kids .......................22 national detractors questioned whether Presi- enough material I might be able to put to- Political Participation and Conflict dent Obama deserved the award. Indeed, the gether a special supplement on this topic in Escalation in Lebanon ...............................26 Republican National Committee Chairman the Spring/Summer newsletter. Collaboration Between VA and College Michael Steele responded to the award by Theater Group to Bring Awareness of asking, “What has President Obama actually I would like to thank everyone who contrib- War Trauma ................................................27 accomplished?” He went on to state that “It is uted to the newsletter. We have a full slate Building Global Solidarity Toward unfortunate that the president’s star power has of organizational reports, a wonderful review Nuclear Abolition ......................................28 outshined tireless advocates who have made of the 2009 APA convention by Julie Levitt, Awards ........................................................30 real achievements working toward peace and and the call for papers for the 2010 conven- New Members ............................................31 human rights.” tion. Gabe Twose has profiled the exciting re- Reports .......................................................32 search being conducted by early career peace However, most nonpartisan comments tended psychologists. Herb Kelman has written a Announcements ........................................37 to focus on the fact that this award was a call comprehensive piece detailing the history of Member News ............................................38 for action. For example, Lech Walesa, him- peace psychology. Michael Knox and Annie Division Directory .....................................39 self a 1983 Nobel Peace laureate, commented Wagganer have presented information on a that “This is probably an encouragement for Peace Registry. The Educators Corner is off to This edition of Peace Psychology him to act. Let’s see if he perseveres. Let’s give a great start with an article by Debbie Winter was produced by: him time to act.” Sen. John McCain (R), and Nikole Campbell on Peace education for President Obama’s rival in the last election, Michael R Hulsizer, Editor young children through Montessori methods believed that “part of their decision-making Dept. of Behavioral & Social Sciences, and an inspirational piece by Jody Dempsey was expectations. And I’m sure the president Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., on a Peace Camp. Fouad Bouzeineddine has understands that he now has even more to St. Louis, MO 63119 provided a window into the minds of those live up to.” Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s [email protected] living in Lebanon during these turbulent (1984 Nobel Peace laureate) commented that times. Lastly, Leigh Messinides has written an Judy Stainbrook, Design Director & the award “speaks to the promise of President inspirational piece about peace in action. Associate Editor; [email protected] Obama’s message of hope.” Please continue to submit your thoughts, an- Author contributions are acknowledged in the Indeed, President Obama commented, “Let me nouncements, short research reports, and es- bylines. The opinions of individual authors do be clear: I do not view it as a recognition of my says for the next edition to the address in the not necessarily represent those of Division 48. own accomplishments, but rather as an affirma- left-most column by March 15, 2010. tion of American leadership on behalf of aspira- Published by Division 48 of the American Psychological Association. tions held by people in all nations.” In Peace, Printed by: Still other public figures simply accepted Acme Printers–Lithographers the fact that this was an award that the en- 36 W Lockwood Ave., tire country should be proud was bestowed Michael R. Hulsizer, Editor Webster Groves, MO 63119 on one of our leaders. For example, Sen. 2 PEACE Psychology Fall/Winter 2009 Passing the Eduardo I. Diaz President, Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence y the time you read this there will only velop a presentation that might be used as a dream of mine to have a stand alone confer- be a few weeks left in my term as Presi- Continuing Education offering to psycholo- ence that focuses on Peace Psychology schol- Bdent and I marvel at how fast time has gists or as an introduction to Peace Psychol- arship, practice and activism and it is now flown by. While I feel I have accomplished a ogy for various audiences. I presented what I clear that others think that is an idea worth fraction of what�aton I set out to do, I am grate- compiled as part of my Presidential Address pursuing. I have heard that PsySR is already ful to have had this opportunity to serve our at the Toronto Convention and APA granted planning to host such a conference in 2010 Society and, thanks to incredible team work, one hour of CEU credit for attendees seeking and we should set our sites to possibly do so in I can say that the Convention Programming such. While I do not believe that anybody 2011. Stay tuned! was excellent and we conducted essential came for the CEU credit, I did get positive business throughout the year trying to respect feedback and the core slides are available for I very much look forward to my next role in all points of view. anyone to use to create other contextualized the Society, that of immediate Past President. presentations to help grow the Peace Psychol- I will shortly pass the presidential baton to the Sometimes frustrated by how long it takes ogy movement. very capable Joseph de Rivera, who has, in my for the Executive Committee to act on a par- opinion, built the premier Peace Psychology ticular advocacy position, I have grown to I am also delighted that the Executive Com- program in our country at Clark University. accept that Peace Psychologists are a diverse mittee appointed Susan Opotow to be the group of people made up of individuals with next Editor of our Journal. I have admired her I want to take this opportunity to thank all of very different priorities. In comparison, our scholarship for many years and I am confident the members of our Executive Committee for sister organization, Psychologists for Social she will do a great job. She delivered an ex- pulling their weight as much as possible and Responsibility (PsySR), can whip out an ad- cellent Morton Deutsch Conflict Resolution supporting me, and each other, as we attempt vocacy position in no time at all. It is clear to Award address in Toronto. to move the Society forward. We are in fact a me why that is the case. They are all activ- team that tends to strive for constructive ac- ists, and in our Society we are not; we have a One of the Convention highlights for me was tion based on a deliberate hearing of all sides broader range of positions represented in our the Past Presidents Forum that was chaired by to an argument. We are willing to learn from membership. our Treasurer, John Gruszkos. They provided each other and from our disagreements. I feel great ideas on how to best use our resources blessed to know them and to be a part of this I am pleased that there is one tangible product and affirmed some of the ideas that emerged peace loving community. that may be used to help grow Peace Psychol- from the Executive Committee meeting, ogy that is currently available on our website.