Peaceful Schools International promotes peace, prevents violence

Peaceful Schools International is a non-profit, charitable organization providing support to schools that have declared a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture of peace, according to peacefulschoolsinternational.org. Students are taught peace education and learn to value each other without aggressive behavior, violence or bullying.

Over 300 schools from around the world are members of the organization, founded by Hetty van Gurp in 2001. Peaceful Schools International's member schools promote a community where the teachers, students and community members collaborate in an environment of safety and respect.

Member schools aim to "foster a secure, welcoming and respectful culture in a school environment where all forms of violence are unacceptable", according to the organization's goals.

For more information about Peaceful Schools International please visit peacefulschoolsinternational.org.

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