The PEACE program
Organization: Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)
Program Description
Address the needs of children and youth aged 3 to 18 years who have been exposed to violence and abuse in their family homes. Help parents understand how violence and abuse affects their children, raise community awareness through violence prevention education, let children and youths know they’re not alone or at fault. Provide a safe place to talk about feelings, teach problem-solving and coping skills, help end cycles of violent or aggressive behavior. Teach personal safety, teach healthy ways to express feelings such as anger, hurt or sadness, identify causes and effects of violence and abuse, look at common myths about violence and abuse.
Program Duration
Program Capacity
Program Age Range
13-18Program Cost
Other Restrictions
children and youth who have been exposed to violence and abuse in their family homes
