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The Peace RosePeace and Friendship Tool
Model and teach the skills
Facilitation helps children learn to resolve their conflicts
Both Participants Need to be Willing
Amends: “What can I do to help you feel better?”
Teacher’s “tone” makes a difference
Handling Agression
Building Strong Friendships
Why is this so important?
EACH DAY IN AMERICA:
7 Children or teens are killed by guns
5 Children or teens commit suicide
187 Children are arrested for violent crimes
(Children’s Defense Fund, “State of America’s Children”, 2014)
Solutions
Teachers: training to be more responsive to bullies, victims, and social outcasts
Research shows that involvement of one caring adult can help a child overcome a high-risk early environment. (Werner & Smith, 1992)
Peace Rose Program
Teach the skills to students, parents, and teachers
Train older peers to facilitate for younger students at recess
Toolbox Project
Information, resources, and videos on website
Trainings available to schools and organizations
New curriculum being developed
Share the Strength
We can create a harmonious and dynamic future where all students can learn and thrive
“We owe our children - the most vulnerable citizens in any society - a life free from violence and fear.” Nelson Mandela
If we are to teach real peace in this world…we shall have to begin with the children.” Mahatma Ghandi