PEACE PROGRAM

The PEACE Program (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling & Empowerment) is a no-cost and confidential program that addresses the needs of children and youth aged 3-18 who have experienced family violence. The PEACE Program offers a variety of services to children and youth, including non-offending parents and caregivers so that families may begin to heal together.

PEACE Counsellors recognize and respect that each child or youth’s experience of family violence is unique as are the many ways they respond to it. We honor their courage and wisdom; and seek to find effective and creative ways to support them to:

  • acknowledging their their strengths and building self-confidence

  • problem solving and developing new coping skills

  • understanding what constitutes a healthy relationship

  • understanding the impacts of family violence

  • recognizing that family violence is not their fault

  • identifying support networks and developing safety plans

  • understanding their feelings and healthy expression

How to Get Connected

The intake process allows us to determine if it is safe for your child to attend the PEACE Program and that it is suitable for you and/or your child’s needs.

To participate in the program, it is important that:

  • Children & Youth are in a place of physical and emotional safety

  • Children & Youth must be willing and able to participate in the PEACE Program

  • Children between the ages of 6-11 must be supported by the non-offending parent/caregiver, who is willing and able to participate in the PEACE Program