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The Conflict Center shares the anguish and the anger that has manifested in communities across the country since the murder of George Floyd on Memorial Day. We honor George Floyd and recognize the importance of speaking clearly and insistently about the unacceptable violence that took his life and the unacceptable systemic racism which fuels a […]
Supporting Our Youth: Responding to School Shootings Another devastating school shooting has impacted the Metro-Denver community. We mourn Kendrick Ray Castillo who was killed while protecting other students and hold all of the students of STEM School Highlands Ranch in our hearts. This week’s tragedy was preceded by the credible threat of violence which resulted […]
MEDIA CONTACT: Beth Yohe, Executive Director 303-865-5625 beth.yohe@conflictcenter.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2018 CONFLICT CENTER STATEMENT ON THE FEDERAL SCHOOL SAFETY COMMISSION REPORT Denver, Co The Conflict Center is deeply concerned by the Federal Commission on School Safety’s recommendation to repeal 2014 federal guidance intended to reduce racial discrimination in suspensions and […]
The staff and Board of Directors of The Conflict Center are more dedicated than ever to fulfilling Liz’s vision of a more peaceful world. The transformation Liz envisioned begins with the younger generation learning skills that propel the community towards peace. At the request of Liz’s children, TCC established The Liz Loescher Legacy Fund to provide programs in low-income schools. This fund is the focus of TCC’s year-end appeal, which may be viewed in PDF form here. If you choose to support The Conflict Center you can help us keep Liz’s mission alive by clicking here and choosing the Liz Loescher Legacy Fund option.
Elizabeth Loescher, founder of The Conflict Center, passed away early Sunday morning after a valiant struggle with cancer. She died at home surrounded by her family, as was her wish. Ms. Loescher, known as Liz by friends and colleagues, was a dedicated educator and peacemaker who devoted her life to improving the lives of others through teaching violence prevention skills to children and adults.