In addition to our core after-school program, which successfully combines youth development and the performing arts, City at Peace DC works in the community, sharing our model for conflict resolution and violence prevention.

We have developed an innovative and effective model for helping young people and adults better understand themselves and each other in order to identify, prevent or dismantle the causes of conflict and violence. Our CUSTOM WORKSHOPS are based on the analysis that imbalances of interpersonal and institutional power lead to violence.  As such, the workshops explore specific social issues while incorporating the lived experiences of the participants.  Theatre is used as a tool to engage deeply with these issues through a variety of active, creative exercises.  Our time-tested workshops can be done in a minimum of two hours but may also be designed for a half-day, full-day or multi-day event.

City at Peace DC can work with your school,  nonprofit, community organization, congregation, or company and can help young people and adults from all backgrounds deal with issues such as:

• Race and racism
• Sexism, gender roles, and violence
• Imbalances in adult and youth power
• Gender, homophobia, and heterosexism
• Conflict resolution and violence prevention techniques and practices
• Planning and visioning
• Power in relationships
• Leadership
• Self abuse
• Team building