Peace Program

The PEACE program has been developed to:

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 behaviour
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

Individual and group counselling is also available for caregivers

(250) 538.5569
email: peace@iwav.org