Program Description
P.E.A.C.E
Prevention Education Advocacy
Counselling Empowerment
The PEACE Program is a support and prevention program that offers individual and group counselling to children (ages 3 to 18) who have witnessed or experienced violence or abuse. The program provides counselling to help children heal and build resilience.
Counselling is also available to parents, guardians, and family members who have not been involved in the abuse, giving them support as they navigate the challenges of helping their child.
The PEACE Counsellor works with children and youth who are feeling stressed or need extra emotional support during difficult times, such as life changes. These sessions offer a safe space where children and youth can talk about what they’ve been through, let go of harmful beliefs, and learn how to build healthy relationships with others.
Empowering Children and
Youth with Support and Opportunities for Growth
Managing Emotions Effectively
Recognize and talk about their feelings in a healthy way, so they can better understand and manage their emotions.
Building Self-Confidence
See their strengths and build confidence in themselves, helping them feel good about who they are.
Healing from Trauma
Heal from both the immediate and long-term effects of trauma, offering support to cope with tough experiences.
Understanding Abuse and Safety
Understand what abuse is and know that they are never responsible for it, helping them feel safe and supported.
Building Trust and Safety Plans
Identify people they can trust and create a safety plan for when they need help or protection.
Developing Conflict Resolution Skills
Learn how to solve problems and handle conflicts in
a peaceful and respectful way.
Additional Support Services
The PEACE Counsellors provide counseling and also actively support and advocate for children and youth in many different ways.
Court Testimony Support for Children
Providing support before and after court testimony for children, ensuring they feel safe and fully prepared.
Youth Housing and Education Support
Assisting youth in finding safe places to live and helping them enroll in school so they can continue their education.
Advocacy in Education Meetings
Attending meetings to support students (clients) and advocating for their needs during Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
Parent Advocacy and Legal Support
Supporting parents who are seeking help with legal issues or child protection services, advocating on their behalf.
Violence Prevention Education
Delivery of the ‘Violence is Preventable’ curriculum at
Ucluelet and Tofino Elementary Schools to help students
understand and prevent violence.
Violence is Preventable (VIP) Program
Connect
For more information about this program,
you may contact the Counsellors directly.
Tristan
250-266-7986
tristan@wccrs.ca