Leading with Courage
and Compassion
At Peace Warriors, we empower young individuals to lead with confidence and compassion.
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Our Mission Matters
Our Mission
To reduce aggressive behavior and improve culture of peace within school, church, community organizations and within nonprofit context through student led Peace Warriors using the philosophy and principles of Kingian Nonviolence tactics and strategies.
Our Vision
Peace Warriors focuses on building a strong model of Peace Warriors to be emulated in other middle, high schools, colleges, churches or youth based community organizations with the expressed purpose to raise up action oriented, civic minded, student led nonviolent practitioners whose intention is to reduce aggressive culture and increase peace and nonviolence restorative practices.
Who are the Peace Warriors
We are a school base of student leaders and staff who are Kingian nonviolence practitioners who intentionally interrupt nonsense, interject love and kindness and are active ambassadors of peace. This was instituted in 2008 under the leadership of Tiffany Childress-Price and Principal Nicole Howard at North Lawndale College Prep High School. From SY 2012 under the leadership of Gerald W. Smith, the Peace Warrior expanded to national recognition and has garnered the attention of Chicago Sun Times and Tribune, Fox News, NBC, CBS, ABC, Times Magazine, Teen Vogue, Washington Post, NY Times, Associated Press, NPR, Scholastics to name a few.
Programs
Leadership
Our Leadership program equips youth with valuable skills through workshops and mentoring. Participants engage in hands-on activities that promote decision-making, critical thinking, and community involvement, fostering an environment of empowerment.
Conflict
Our Conflict Resolution program offers training on managing disputes and promoting understanding. We teach strategies that help students resolve conflicts peacefully, paving the way for harmonious relationships in schools and communities.
Mentorship
Our Mentorship initiative connects youth with experienced mentors who guide them in personal and professional development. This program emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships in achieving goals and navigating challenges.