GoodKids MadCity activists, Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes ask for citywide adoption of youth-led Peace Book pilot program [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — A youth led-pilot program is touting its success in promoting peace across neighborhoods on the South and West sides.

Ald. Jessie Fuentes, who represents the 26th Ward, alongside activists from GoodKids MadCity, are asking for citywide adoption of the Peace Book pilot program.

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Over the summer, the Peace Book pilot program trained 101 young people in conflict resolution and relationship building. They received 60 hours of training and were paid for their work.

“They’re engaging in a process of healing for themselves, being affirmed for who they are, becoming leaders in that community and then being able to show other young people in their community that there’s a way to have a sense of belonging, to have a community and not to engage in some of that negative behavior,” Fuentes said.

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