"A specialization dedicated to analyzing the causes and manifestations of violence, war, oppression, and injustice and to identifying theoretical and practical alternatives, locally and globally."

CONTACT INFORMATION

Peace and Justice Studies
Michigan State University
514 S. Kedzie Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 353-4617

Steve Sharra – Advisor
sharrast@msu.edu

LINKS:

Peace and Justice Studies Association The Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2001 as a result of a merger of the Consortium on Peace research, Education and Development (COPRED) and the Peace Studies Association (PSA). Both organizations provided leadership in the broadly defined field of peace, conflict and justice studies. We are dedicated to bringing together academics, K-12 teachers and grassroots activists to explore alternatives to violence and share visions and strategies for social justice and social change. PJSA also serves as a professional association for scholars in the field of peace and conflict resolution studies.

MSU CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS LINKS:

MSU Center for Advanced Study of International Development (CASID)
CASID "promotes and coordinates the work of faculty and students interested in developing countries."
Includes information about training programs, conferences, and seminars.

MSU Global Access
Directory of 8,000+ resources on international topics maintained by the Office of International Studies and Programs at Michigan State University. Resources in several thematic areas, including "Environment", "Gender", Government and Law", "Human Rights", and "International Development" may be relevant to Peace and Justice issues.

MSU Global Michigan
Companion site to MSU Global Access with links to Michigan-based international resources, including "international human rights, foreign policy, solidarity, and charitable organizations."

MSU Women and International Development (WID) Program
MSU-WID "promotes teaching, research, and action international development and social transformation as they affect women and gender relations."
Includes links to WID publications and programs, and a robust Internet Resource Guide at
<http://www.isp.msu.edu/WID/wwwresources/index.html>

OTHER PEACE AND JUSTICE STUDIES PROGRAMS:

Georgetown University Program on Justice and Peace The Georgetown University Program on Justice and Peace (PJP) is an interdisciplinary unit dedicated to teaching and research in the emerging area of Peace Studies. At present PJP offers students a program of study toward an undergraduate minor in the Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences and a certificate in the School of Foreign Service.

There are lots of further links and resources at this site, including these other Peace and Justice Studies programs

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

CampusActivism.org
CampusActivism.org lists student activist calendar, interactive activist tools, a database of hundreds of resources and groups.

Amnesty International
Non-governmental organization "working to protect human rights worldwide."
Includes links page with a list of human rights topics and links to other organizations working in those areas.

Human Rights Watch
Non-governmental organization "dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world."
Includes news and commentary features, publications, and links to information about their current campaigns.

Nonviolence USA
Directory of historical sources in theory and practice of nonviolence in the U.S. compiled by Greg Moses, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Marist College.
Includes links to documents and traditions dating back to pre-Columbian times as well as currently-active organizations.

Robin’s Directory of College an University Peace Studies Programs
Directory of programs worldwide in peace, conflict resolution, and related areas, organized by region and country. This site is maintained by Robin Crews, director of the Peace and Conflict Studies Program at the University of Colorado.

United Nations
Home page of the United Nations with versions in six languages. Includes pages for resources and programs in areas such as "Peace and Security", "Economic and Social Development", "Human Rights", "Humanitarian Affairs", and "International Law".