The Peacemaker Program is a holistic program developed to empower children and youth to live peaceful lives.

The program is comprised of four agencies: C.A.S.A, The Haven, Operation P.A.R., and Community Pride Childcare, Inc.. Presenters use puppets, stories, fingerplays and art projects to assist the children in developing building blocks for becoming healthy, caring, responsible individuals. The program is four to five units long and visits many different types of school environments.

Some of the things the children go over are non-violent conflict resolution, multi-cultural awareness, learning when it's okay to walk away from conflicts, how to deal with feelings, anger management, safety planning, character building and environmental awareness. All children who participate receive an award and certificate that certifies them as an official peacemaker. The program has been very well received by the public and is a favorite among schools.

This program is free to all 4 year old classrooms in the county. For more information please contact John Markham - (727) 244-7336 or john.markham@rcspinellas.org.