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