I Choose Peace Academy

There is no reason youth in schools are suffering. There are solutions. It’s called Social Emotional Learning. It’s called learning to stand up for yourself and others. It’s called empathy and compassion. It’s called I Choose Peace Academy.

Our youth deserve a world filled with love and support. Let’s give it to them.

The Reality:

It is estimated that 64% of children who are bullied do not report it.
57% of bullying situations STOP when a peer intervenes on behalf of the student being bullied.
13.6% of young people aged 13-22 have made a plan for ending for their lives. (10% have tried).
7.1% of kids skip school to avoid mistreatment.
7% of mistreated children resort to bullying others.

I Choose Peace Academy graduates will learn:

1) Skills to find and maintain inner peace in the face of adversity and life challenges.
2) To release judgement of self and others to encourage and demonstrate more peaceful and empathetic interactions.
3) To identify real life bullying situations, skill sets to address these situations, along with an awareness when and how to seek adult support.
4) To maintain self-esteem against all odds; to stay confident in body, mind & spirit.
5) To become Peace Protector certified.