Choose Peace Over Violence
Violence is never the answer. You have the power to break cycles of violence and create safe, peaceful environments for yourself and others.
In immediate danger? Call 911
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Your Peace Action Plan
Building safety and healing
Understanding Violence's Impact
Violence affects everyone involved - victims, perpetrators, families, and communities. Recognizing these impacts is crucial for prevention and healing.
- Physical injuries and long-term health issues
- Emotional trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety, depression, and fear
- Loss of self-esteem and confidence
- Sleep disturbances and nightmares
- Chronic stress and hypervigilance
- Breakdown of family relationships
- Children witnessing or experiencing violence
- Social isolation and loss of support
- Difficulty trusting others
- Cycle of violence continuing
- Impact on extended family and friends
- Legal consequences and criminal charges
- Loss of employment and financial stability
- Housing instability and homelessness
- Community safety concerns
- Educational disruption for children
- Perpetuation of violence in society
Emergency Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
24/7 confidential support
Emergency Services
911
For immediate danger
Crisis Text Line
Text START to 88788
24/7 crisis support via text
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
Child protection services
Path to Peace
Breaking cycles of violence requires multiple approaches. Here are proven strategies to create safety and build peaceful relationships.
- Create a safety plan with trusted contacts
- Know emergency numbers and safe locations
- Document incidents with photos and records
- Contact domestic violence hotlines for support
- Consider temporary protective orders
- Establish secure communication methods
- Work with domestic violence counselors
- Join support groups for survivors
- Seek therapy for trauma recovery
- Contact legal aid for protection orders
- Work with social services if needed
- Connect with victim advocacy programs
- Learn healthy communication skills
- Practice anger management techniques
- Develop emotional regulation strategies
- Seek mediation for ongoing conflicts
- Learn de-escalation techniques
- Build empathy and understanding
- Create peaceful home environments
- Establish clear boundaries and respect
- Practice forgiveness and healing
- Build strong support networks
- Engage in community peace-building
- Model non-violent behavior for children
Your Peace Action Plan
Use this comprehensive checklist to guide your journey toward violence-free living. Check off each item as you complete it.
Violence Prevention Resources
Comprehensive resources to support your journey toward peace and connect you with professional help.
Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft
Understanding abusive relationships
The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker
Trusting intuition for personal safety
Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman
Understanding and healing from trauma
No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder
Domestic violence awareness and prevention
The Body Keeps the Score
Trauma's impact on the body and mind
Use this space to track your safety plan, triggers, support network, and progress. Your notes are saved locally and remain private.
💡 Suggestions for your notes:
- Personal safety plan and emergency contacts
- Triggers and warning signs to watch for
- Peaceful conflict resolution strategies
- Support network and trusted contacts
- Progress toward non-violent behavior
- Healing and recovery milestones
Peace Begins With You
Every person has the power to choose peace over violence. By breaking cycles of harm and building understanding, you create ripples of positive change that extend far beyond yourself.
Today
Choose words of kindness over anger, understanding over judgment.
This Month
Building skills for peaceful conflict resolution and emotional regulation.
Your Legacy
A life of peace that inspires others and breaks generational cycles.