PEACE-ART…. Due to the risk level of these youth; you approach learning as if they have never been taught Empathy, Anger Control, Essential Social Skills, and Character Education. Too often we assume the youth have the skills needed to behave pro- social, when in fact, they are deficient all together in the concepts. The PEACE-ART program is based on the Washington State Aggression Replacement Training program and the research results they have (33% reduction in recidivism). 

The PEACE-ART model includes a quality assurance component, with best practices around incentives, attendance, and adherence to the lesson plans. Without quality assurance the program was found to not be as effective. For the highest risk kids the material needs to be delivered very specifically and discreetly. This is a 10-week program, three times a week, for one hour. The PEACE-ART model has adapted the curriculum to mirror what research has shown works for the highest risk kids. 

Our trainers for PEACE-ART are Master trainers in Washington State, and are currently leading groups of youth. The PEACE-ART curriculum also includes an Empathy program by Dr. Sara Salmon, designed for this population. It can be added as an extra day to the original model or taught after the initial 10- weeks of Social skills, Anger Control, and Moral Reasoning has been completed.