A holistic in-school program developed to empower
children and youth to live peaceful lives.
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An overwhelming majority of children
report that they have encountered a bully who made
their life miserable at one time or another during
their school career. Some children also live with
violence at home. CASA has developed a school-approved
Peacemaker Program to assist children in pre-school, elementary
and middle school to build a solid foundation of
values and encourage the development of lifelong
peacemaking skills. By working in partnership with
schools, CASA can help teachers and staff better
understand the dynamics of power and control, especially
when there is violence in the home, and reduce
the terror that a bully can exert over fellow classmates. |
Upon school and/or teacher request, CASA staff members
will lead students through a series of age-appropriate
lessons to do the following:
- Identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Actively listen and deliver thoughtful “I” messages
- Turn conflict into peaceful resolution
- Foster peaceful relationships
- Develop a personal safety plan
| Peacemaker’s
Pledge |
To teach peaceful alternatives
to violence.
To assist children and youth in strengthening
developmental assets to serve as building blocks
for becoming healthy, caring, and responsible
citizens.
To assist children and youth in developing
values which promote compassion, empathy, and
respect for themselves, others, and the environment. |
Peacemakers is a collaborative effort of CASA,
Operation PAR, Community Pride Preschool, and The
Haven of RCS, made possible by funding from the Juvenile
Welfare Board and Eckerd Community Alternatives.
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