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Families Against Violence Advocacy Network
Institute for Peace and Justice
St. Louis, MO
Making peace must start within ourselves and in our classroom. Each of
us, members of
____________________________ class at ___________________________ School,
on this day,
_______________________, 20__, commit ourselves as best we can to become
nonviolent and peaceable people.
To Respect Self and Others
To respect ourselves, to affirm others and to avoid uncaring criticism,
hateful words, physical attacks and self-destructive behavior.
To Communicate Better
To share our feelings honestly, to look for safe ways to express our anger,
and to work at solving problems peacefully.
To Listen
To listen carefully to one another, especially those who disagree with
us, and to consider others' feelings and needs rather than insist on having
our own way.
To Forgive
To apologize and make amends when we have hurt another, to forgive others,
and to keep from holding grudges.
To Respect Nature
To treat the environment and all living things, including our pets, with
respect and care.
To Play Creatively
To select activities and toys that support our classroom's values and
to avoid activities that make violence look exciting, funny or acceptable.
To Be Courageous
To challenge violence in all its forms whenever we encounter it, whether
at home, at school, or in the community, and to stand with others who
are treated unfairly.
This is our pledge. These are our goals. We will check ourselves on what
we have pledged once a month on the _____________day of the month for
this school year so that we can help each other become more peaceable
people.
Families Against Violence Advocacy Network
c/o Institute for Peace and Justice, 4144 Lindell Blvd. #408, St. Louis,
MO 63108
Phone: (314) 533-4445 Fax: (314) 715-6455
Email: ipj@ipj-ppj.org
Web site: http://www.ipj-ppj.org
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