Founded in 2008, The Kerulos Center for Nonviolence
is uniquely positioned to shift the current
dominating paradigm to nonexploitation
because:
We are recognized as an international scientific authority on Animal sentience and psychological trauma.
We uniquely integrate science, sanctuary, and contemplative activism.
We have generated a digital and published library of depth and breadth on science, sanctuary, and contemplative studies.
We have overlapping and diverse networks and experience which connect us to multiple communities and perspectives.
Our leadership and our followers come from diverse expertise, experience, and backgrounds.
An established nonprofit and research and education center since 2008
First to identify and diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in nonhumans
Internationally recognized expertise (e.g., Pulitzer Prize Nominated book: Elephants on the Edge; Elephant Crack-Up, Cover of New York Times Magazine (2006); Genesis Prize for 20/20 coverage of Elephant PTSD by and on the work of G.A. Bradshaw)
Extensive publications on the topics and fields of Animal sentience, mutual accompaniment, trauma and trauma healing, and sanctuary
Founded the field of trans-species psychology (Science of Sentience)
Grace Village (formerly The Tortoise and the Hare Sanctuary) is the first openly identified sanctuary based on traumaresponsive care
First nonprofit to integrate Animal sanctuary, contemplative practices, and western and Indigenous science
First to explicitly acknowledge and name Nature as the integral foundation to meditation, mindfulness, and self-realization
First courses on Nature Mindfulness, Nature Consciousness, and Nature Nonviolence.
