PAX Leaders is a school-wide program that encourages active parent and community involvement. It is a proactive and positive approach to reducing youth violence that is based on over thirty years of research. PAX Leaders is a system of lessons, procedures and strategies designed to increase both student achievement and student self-control while at the same time enhancing student health and well being. The program is designed to be integrated with existing programs and curriculum. Increases in academic improvement, test scores and engaged learning time have also been reported.
Schools can typically see differences within three months.
The PAX Leaders journey to building peace creating systemic change usually takes from 5-7 years. Schools interested in implementing the program schedule a staff presentation to orient them with the program. Schools typically decide by majority whether to implement. Assistance is available with securing funding, obtaining sponsors, community outreach and media support. Inland Agency was the first non-profit organization in California to introduce a proactive violence prevention program for elementary school children.