1. HINTS Prepared by: Teacher Rea Seludo

2.  Content Objectives: 1. Define peace 2. Distinguish between peace and violence 3. Give the principles of PEACEBUILDERS 4. Give the meaning of HINTS

3.  Language Objectives: 1. Explain the following words: a. violence b. peace c. put-down d. praise 2. Differentiate and explain each of the PeaceBuilders’ Principles

4.  Language Objectives : 3. Recite the PeaceBuilders’ Pledge 4. Explain what HINTS stands for

5.  How would you define peace?  1 : a state of tranquility or quiet: as a : freedom from civil disturbance b : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom  2 : freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions  3 : harmony in personal relations

7.  What is violence?  1 a : exertion of physical force so as to injure or abuse (as in warfare effecting illegal entry into a house) b : an instance of violent treatment or procedure  2 : injury by or as if by distortion, infringement, or profanation  3 a : intense, turbulent, or furious and often destructive action or force b : vehement feeling or expression :

8.  PeaceBuilders is the renowned violence prevention and character education youth program approved for the federally funded Safe and Drug-Free Schools Act. It is a comprehensive community-based program that shifts the entire organizational climate to a peaceful, productive and safe place for children, parents and the community.

9.  PeacePartners™, Inc. the proud facilitator of the PeaceBuilders program, is dedicated to reaching and teaching adults the art of creating safe, positive environments for all children across North America and U.S. Territories. With our research-based program, we are building peace one partner at a time by providing exceptional products, interactive training and unwavering support.

10. Dr. Karen Rusthoven

12.  Praise People  Give up put-downs  Seek wise people  Notice hurts  Right wrongs  Help others

13.  Two conditions must be joined to learn this principle: a. noticing the good in people and situations b. giving praise and recognition for it

14.  Announce a Praise Hour.  Use of Written Praise. Praise Notes, Praise Boards  List and Post the Power Words. Please, thank you, excuse me, may I help you, I apologize for_________.  Meet and greet students by name.

15.  Types of put-downs a. verbal b. nonverbal c. environmental d. cultural e. organizational

16.  What is a wise person? - “heroes” - positive role models - someone that can be trusted - someone that makes you feel safe and protected

17.  Three key concepts: a. noticing the hurt b. identifying the hurt c. making amends

18.  Learn to notice when someone was hurt, whether intentionally or not  Develop empathy and compassion  Helps develop the skills of caring communication and involvement with one another.

19.  Applying the lessons of history so that past wrongs won’t be repeated  Making a difference first within the community then to the bigger world  Making a better world for everyone to live in

20.  Cooperation  Response to the needs of others

21.  Honesty  I-statement  No put-downs  Take responsibility  Sensitivity