Peaceful Posse is focused on giving children who have been exposed to high levels of violence the opportunity to recover and to enhance their social and emotional skills.  Working with community based programs and schools, we provide our group participants an opportunity to learn how to manage strong emotions and develop problem solving skills through a skill based curriculum and specially trained group leaders.  Our network of boys and girls are encouraged to take on leadership skills as they learn and practice their new skills within the support of their group, family and community.

who want to develop healthy and peaceful relationships.
who want to become leaders and contribute to a peaceful community

Separate groups for girls and boys, ages 10-14
Learn how to begin healing from the trauma of witnessing or experiencing violence.
Recognize the importance of having a network of caring adults and friends
Peer support for being non-violent.
Skills for emotional competency, empowerment and conflict resolution
A curriculum covering gender, class and race that strengthens children's identities
and helps them make healthy choices.
Peaceful Posse groups meet in Health Centers, Recreation Centers, Family Centers or Schools.  Groups are currently available in various parts of Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Delaware County and Wilmington, DE.

Groups meet once a week, generally after school, for two hours.
Children need parents' or guardians' permission.

Parents should call (215) 765-3771