I love the work we do because if we do it right, it results in healthier, more loving school communities where kids are loved instead of marginalized and punished. – Kristina Hulvershorn, Director of Restorative & Humane Programs I love PLC because it is a space where people are
By Tim Nation It’s 2020! After engaging over 250,000 people in our programs from preschool student to adults, we’ve learned what works and refined our programs to fit under three pillars: Social Emotional Learning – being able to manage your emotions, maintain healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions are
by Kristina Hulvershorn We are all “The Peace People.” I find myself saying that phrase more and more often. As we learn and evolve as an organization, we strive to make the greatest impacts in the communities we serve. In my world of restorative practices, we have learned the
Dear Everyone, As an organization who has worked for two decades with children, families, adults, and organizations to better understand how we can hone our skills to be peacemakers and problem solvers in our own communities, we have become deeply connected and aware of the violence and systemic oppression our communities have
by Natalie Spriggs, Director of Programs Here at Peace Learning Center, the staff spend a lot of time discussing and analyzing equity. If folks are talking about peace, equity must be part of the conversation AND the conversation has to be more than a check box of “we talked
by Kate Owens July is a special time at Peace Learning Center because it is when we host our two specialty camps! Climate camp is put on in collaboration with Earth Charter–Indiana and brings together Indianapolis youth ages 5-17 to learn about climate and sustainability. Every day of climate
For Immediate Release: July 9, 2019 Contact: Tiffany Talbert Director of Operations Phone: 317-327-7144 ttalbert@peacelearningcenter.org Samerian Foundation Announces Sponsors of Peace Learning Center’s Bubbles and Bowties Samerian Foundation will present Peace Learning Center’s annual adult prom and fundraising event through a $15,000 sponsorship Event: Bubbles and Bowties: 3rd Annual
Meet Adrianna Castleberry! Adrianna is one of our facilitation interns for this summer! She is a senior at the University of Indianapolis and working to pursue a career in Social Work. After graduation, she’s hoping to work as a clinical CPS worker and with the juvenile population. What brought
by Kate Owens Summer is a busy time at Peace Learning Center! Summer means it’s time for Peacebuilders camp! One of our most prominent summer programs is Peacebuilders Camp. Peacebuilders Camp takes place from May-July and often focuses on issues like teambuilding, conflict resolution, mindfulness and building communication skills.
Join us in thanking last month's donors: Jill Curtis Kathleen Cleary Joanna Green Elizabeth Christ Amanda Blackburn Sylvia Graves William Krieble Toni Collins Fred & Nancy Nation