Peace Guide Services
PeaceMaker Minnesota’s Peace Guide Services provide schools with part-time Peace Guides that intervene in the lives of youth to help them learn to:
Resolve problems and conflicts;
Build and sustain positive relationships;
Develop their self-esteem
Specifically, the Guides help youth develop 9 skills in 3 domains:
Conflict Resolution: Reflective listening; Recognizing, managing, and expressing feelings and needs; and problem solving
Positive Relationships: Empathy, Flexibility, and Reconciliation
Self-Esteem: Recognizing strengths; Building support network; Practicing assertiveness
Service Objectives:
80% or more of school staff members who observe the Guide’s work will indicate that:
Students are learning skills to resolve conflicts, build and sustain positive relationships, and to develop their self-esteem.
The Peace Guide is helping to improve students’ behavior.
Eligibility:
To qualify for our Peace Guide Services, schools must join the PeaceMaker Minnesota Partner School Network. Learn about becoming a Partner School.
History of Peace Guide Services:
Peace Guides were previously staffed by the South St. Paul Restorative Justice Council. The program was discontinued in 2017. PeaceMaker Minnesota re-initiated the service in 2020. We are grateful to the South St. Paul Restorative Justice Council for paving the way for these needed and valuable services.
Bring a Peace Guide to Your School
Contact us: info@peacemakermn.org