Services for Children & Youth

The PEACE Program

Tri-City Transitions’ 6-week PEACE Program supports safety and trust for children who have experienced conflict and/or domestic abuse. It builds on the relationship between the child and their guardian(s) through experiential and interactive group sessions. Individual sessions are also available to work through specific areas of concern and augment the competencies taught in the program. Both parents are encouraged to participate in order to provide consistent support and connection and to strengthen families, whether parents are a couple or are parenting separately.

In the Peace Program group, children and guardians will build the foundation of deepening attachment and healthy communication while experiencing a supportive community and healthy relationships. Children and adults both will gain knowledge and skills to better understand their experiences while deepening their connections to one another and learning more effective communication techniques.

Note: For children who have directly experienced physical and or sexual abuse, a referral to an appropriate agency is provided.

PEACE Core Groups

PEACE CORE Groups support building on the relationship between the children and their guardian(s) during a 6-week program and individual sessions. Through group sessions, participants gain knowledge and skills, and learn how to find their inner resources.

Youth Group

The Youth PEACE CORE group is specifically for youths 13 to 18 years of age. Being able to identify and be a part of a unique group can empower youth to advocate for themselves, find their voice and enjoy a safe space. This is a closed group for youth and participants 14 years and older do not need guardian consent. If you are a youth who has witnessed domestic violence or you have been in the crossfire of conflict, this is a safe space for you.

Guardians Group

Guardians of youth who are enrolled in the Youth PEACE CORE group will be able to share and participate in a parallel program.

Being part of the PEACE CORE group can help address feelings of alienation and connecting to others in your community can be a great resource. During your time in this group, you will learn various concepts and become better equipped to find the resource within to guide you through what is happening for you and your family.

In this 6-week CORE group you will be introduced to:

• different types of abuse and the developmental impact;
• identifying and expressing feelings;
• problem solving and conflict resolution;
• developing confidence and self-esteem; and
• ways to stay safe and resources, including creating your own first-aid kit.