Much more numerous are the centers and institutes dedicated solely to nonviolent peace education and action in the community, nation, and world. A main governmental category is the education and research institute which often includes action programs. The greatest is the United Nations in New York City. The largest category of governmental peace centers are the research and teaching programs on college campuses. Numerous non-governmental peace organizations expand peace consciousness and advocacy.
Peace centers connected with established religions also invigorate the national peace voice.
Public Peace Memorials Public peace memorials reflect a variety of aims and programs. Parks, gardens, and plazas dedicated to peace engage people in memorable experiences of peace. Peace Poles are spreading throughout the country. Finally, mention should be made of the Nuclear Weapons Free Zones. In a recent issue, Peacework printed several of Denise Levertov's poems.