choose peace

Choose Peace/Stop Violence is a county-wide collaborative in Broward County, and our mission is to educate, engage, inspire, and empower youth to take action and bring about positive change for the purpose of preventing youth crime and violence, and create safe, healthy and thriving environments for children and families.

Choose Peace/Stop Violence is a continuing partnership among United Way Broward, Broward County Public Schools School Culture and Student Support department, and Children’s Services Council of Broward County. The collaborative focuses on anti-bullying, preventing youth violence, fostering social justice awareness, and improving academic improvement through positive development promotion and sustainable tools to change the climate and culture of the schools.

AGENTS OF CHANGE

The Agents of Change (AOC) peer-led groups are formed under the leadership of students and supervised by a school-based facilitator, supported by Broward County Public Schools School Culture and Student Support department, school Prevention Liaisons, and a Choose Peace program manager.

AOC members follow an activities curriculum during the school year aligned with the school district’s prevention/awareness days. Members develop pro-social, organizational, communication, and leadership skills through community service, participation as elected officers, and engagement with leading school-wide activities and awareness campaigns. AOC groups are advocates in raising awareness about violence, bullying behaviors, and social justice in their schools and communities.