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2025 Groves Conference
Online Registration open! June 16 (8am) - June 18 (noon), 2025 Washington, DC Families in a Time of Social and Political Upheaval: Lessons from the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict |
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● 2025 Groves Conference Online Registration Site
● Groves Membership - Join or Renew here.
● Groves Scholarship - 2025 Groves Conference Scholarship Form
Conference Theme and Description:
In recent years, global social and political landscapes have changed in ways that have challenged families’ abilities to live, work, and function in their environments. Family scientists, practitioners, and others with vested interest in families find themselves confronted with increasingly complex situations and impacts of such changes in their work with individuals and families. The more recent developments of the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict provides a high-profile example. The political violence and long-reaching social ramifications have exposed a new generation of individuals and families to political violence and long-reaching social ramifications. As family scientists and practitioners, we have an important role to play in learning, reflecting and responding to social and political upheaval with criticality and sensitivity, for the sake of continuing to support families who are exposed to such upheaval. The 2025 conference offers an opportunity to critically consider the important role of family science academics and practitioners as individuals and families navigate the challenges of the social and political ramifications of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conversation will extend to include elements of other social or political upheaval in recent years. Attendees will be invited to challenge their understanding through critical and sensitive analysis in order to best serve and support individuals and families exposed to such upheaval.
The primary mission of Groves is to foster critical thinking about issues in the area of family science and to promote social action and social justice. A variety of session formats are used (e.g., workshops, roundtable discussions, immersion experiences, field trips, plenaries, seminars, posters, etc.) designed to generate reconceptualizations of family-related issues. They are ultimately intended to hone a social tapestry that will improve the quality of life within and among families of the world.
In recent years, global social and political landscapes have changed in ways that have challenged families’ abilities to live, work, and function in their environments. Family scientists, practitioners, and others with vested interest in families find themselves confronted with increasingly complex situations and impacts of such changes in their work with individuals and families. The more recent developments of the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict provides a high-profile example. The political violence and long-reaching social ramifications have exposed a new generation of individuals and families to political violence and long-reaching social ramifications. As family scientists and practitioners, we have an important role to play in learning, reflecting and responding to social and political upheaval with criticality and sensitivity, for the sake of continuing to support families who are exposed to such upheaval. The 2025 conference offers an opportunity to critically consider the important role of family science academics and practitioners as individuals and families navigate the challenges of the social and political ramifications of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conversation will extend to include elements of other social or political upheaval in recent years. Attendees will be invited to challenge their understanding through critical and sensitive analysis in order to best serve and support individuals and families exposed to such upheaval.
The primary mission of Groves is to foster critical thinking about issues in the area of family science and to promote social action and social justice. A variety of session formats are used (e.g., workshops, roundtable discussions, immersion experiences, field trips, plenaries, seminars, posters, etc.) designed to generate reconceptualizations of family-related issues. They are ultimately intended to hone a social tapestry that will improve the quality of life within and among families of the world.
2025 Conference Registration Information
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Late registration (after April 1, 2025): Add $100 to applicable fee
Cancelation policy: No refunds can be made after April 30, 2025 and paid fees will be considered a donation to Groves.
Ask about meal and event accommodations for companions closer to the conference date.
- Full Conference Registration includes breakfasts and lunches (Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday), as well as two excursions (Museum of the Palestinian People, Capital Jewish Museum).
- Groves members: $475
- Nonmembers: $575
- Full-time students: $325
or for questions about membership e-mail [email protected])
- One-day registration: Early Registration: $300
Late registration (after April 1, 2025): Add $100 to applicable fee
Cancelation policy: No refunds can be made after April 30, 2025 and paid fees will be considered a donation to Groves.
Ask about meal and event accommodations for companions closer to the conference date.
Call for Proposals:
We welcome proposals from Groves members and nonmembers (academics, practitioners, and community members), in a variety of presentation formats including:
Possible topics for proposals include past, current, and future issues with respect to:
Proposal Submissions
Please include the following information:
We welcome proposals from Groves members and nonmembers (academics, practitioners, and community members), in a variety of presentation formats including:
- Paper presentation/Discussion
- Roundtable Discussion and Resource Sharing
- Poster Presentation
- Panel Presentations
Possible topics for proposals include past, current, and future issues with respect to:
- Current events and their impact on families (Elections, policy changes, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict)
- Historical marginalization of families
- Extremist social and political movements and their impact on families
- Family risk, resilience, and coping amidst social and political upheaval
- Issues in policing and the criminal justice system
- Restriction of education, academic freedom, and critical thought
- Practitioner approaches to encouraging client/family coping with social and political upheaval
- Policy impact across sectors and families
- Impact of social and political movements on family functioning
- Pedagogical approaches to conflict, social and political movements
- Resistance movements at various levels (including but not limited to campus protests and conflict)
- Conflict resolution amidst social and political upheaval
Proposal Submissions
Please include the following information:
- Name, affiliation, and contact information of each presenter
- A brief 50-word bio for each presenter
- A description of the presentation and how it fits with the theme of the conference (no more than 300 words)
- Preferred format - please list your top two choices (paper presentation/discussion, roundtable discussion and resource sharing, poster presentation, panel presentation, other)
- If other, please describe.
Speakers
Brian K. Barber, PhD is Senior Scholar at the Middle East Policy Council, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Palestine Studies, and Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee. He currently lives in Washington, DC. His work has addressed how context—from parenting to political systems—impact individual and social development. Among other books, he is editor of Intrusive Parenting: How Psychological Control Affects Children and Adolescents (2002, American Psychological Association), and Adolescents and War: How Youth Deal with Political Conflict (2008, Oxford University Press). His published articles have appeared in, among others, The Lancet, Social Science & Medicine, Global Public Health, PLOS ONE, Child Development, International Journal of Behavioral Development, and Journal of Adolescent Research. His commentaries have been published in Haaretz, CNN.com, Informed Comment, Counterpunch, and Middle East Policy
Brian K. Barber, PhD is Senior Scholar at the Middle East Policy Council, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Palestine Studies, and Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee. He currently lives in Washington, DC. His work has addressed how context—from parenting to political systems—impact individual and social development. Among other books, he is editor of Intrusive Parenting: How Psychological Control Affects Children and Adolescents (2002, American Psychological Association), and Adolescents and War: How Youth Deal with Political Conflict (2008, Oxford University Press). His published articles have appeared in, among others, The Lancet, Social Science & Medicine, Global Public Health, PLOS ONE, Child Development, International Journal of Behavioral Development, and Journal of Adolescent Research. His commentaries have been published in Haaretz, CNN.com, Informed Comment, Counterpunch, and Middle East Policy
Mark Lance
Mark Lance recently retired as Professor of philosophy and professor of justice and peace at Georgetown University where he taught for 35 years. He is a graduate of Ohio State University (undergraduate in music, philosophy, and math) and the University of Pittsburgh (PhD, philosophy). He was also the Allen and Anita Sutton Postdoctoral fell at Syracture University. He has published two books, 3 edited collections, and over 50 articles on a wide range of philosophical topics, including philosophy of language, logic, epistemology, political philosophy, and moral theory. He was co-founder and frequent director of the Program on Justice and Peace, having also written one book and a number of articles on nonviolence, community organizing, and anarchism.
He has also had a career as an activist, organizer, and public intellectual and teacher, working on a wide range of issues including anti-war activism, LGBTQ+ rights, international solidarity, anti-fascism, anarchist politics, and economic justice. His work on Palestine began during the first Intifada in the 1980s, when he was part of a national campaign to end teargas sales to Israel. In the early 2000s, he founded Stop US Tax-Aid to Israel Now (SUSTAIN) and was later co-chair of the US Campaign To End the Occupation (Later US Campaign for Palestinian Rights.) He has lectured, led teach-ins, and organized workshops throughout the US, Europe, Southern Africa, and Australia. He has been engaged in all aspects of grassroots political work from community education to civil disobedience. He is currently teaching free public education courses on organizing and other topics, and working with the Free DC coalition. In his spare time, he is a rowing coach, amateur chess player, father, husband, and advocate for people living with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Why Washington D.C.?
As the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. has always been at the center of protest and political upheaval. Families are affected by policy changes and choices in both positive and negative ways and often are in the middle of political debate, conflict, and protest. Washington D. C. represents the power of policy and the freedom of speech. Building on our 2024 conference in which we examined Civil Rights and Intersecting Identities: Social movements for equality and justice, Washington D.C. provides unique opportunities and a powerful backdrop for continuing the conversation, particularly in regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
As the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. has always been at the center of protest and political upheaval. Families are affected by policy changes and choices in both positive and negative ways and often are in the middle of political debate, conflict, and protest. Washington D. C. represents the power of policy and the freedom of speech. Building on our 2024 conference in which we examined Civil Rights and Intersecting Identities: Social movements for equality and justice, Washington D.C. provides unique opportunities and a powerful backdrop for continuing the conversation, particularly in regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hotel Venue:
Courtyard Arlington Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Hotel Registration and Information:
The Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport is conveniently located near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There is a courtesy shuttle to and from DCA that is available for use. The hotel is conveniently located near the Pentagon, the Arlington National Cemetery, and other attractions, museums, and restaurants in DC.
Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport
2899 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
Conference rate: $219/night
Register by May 18, 2025, for the special Groves Conference rate.
Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport online registration link
Marriott Registration Site - Book your group rate for Groves Conference Jun2025
Courtyard Arlington Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
Hotel Registration and Information:
The Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport is conveniently located near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There is a courtesy shuttle to and from DCA that is available for use. The hotel is conveniently located near the Pentagon, the Arlington National Cemetery, and other attractions, museums, and restaurants in DC.
Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport
2899 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
Conference rate: $219/night
Register by May 18, 2025, for the special Groves Conference rate.
Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport online registration link
Marriott Registration Site - Book your group rate for Groves Conference Jun2025