P.E.A.C.E. Inc. provides services to survivors of homicide victims and other victims of violence. We offer various program to assist and empower survivors of homicide victims to rebuild their lives through support groups, workshops, community outreach, and victim advocacy.
Welcome to P.E.A.C.E. Inc.
Parents Encouraging Accountability and Closure for Everyone
A small group of concerned citizens established a series of meetings with Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark for assistance in establishing a process to assure the transfer of information of the status of the investigation to families of homicide victims. Parents Encouraging Accountability and Closure for Everyone was created as an advocacy group for families of homicide victims.
Event Highlight - Gun Violence Prevention Conference June 12, 2025 - June 13, 2025
P.E.A.C.E., Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is announcing our upcoming event, P.E.A.C.E Gun Violence Prevention Conference, where we invite you to join us in addressing the impact of death by gun violence on our communities.
Death by gun violence is a critical public health issue.
Out of every ten deaths, six are suicides by guns.
Every day, 68 deaths occur by firearm.
In one year alone, 49,000 deaths caused by firearms took place in the U.S.
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our affected communities, P.E.A.C.E., Inc. is hosting a two-day conference to bring together professionals, researchers, practitioners, community agencies, healthcare and justice personnel, students, victims, survivors, and advocates to address the far-reaching impact of gun violence collectively.
“How many times have you witnessed gun violence” - Commerical
As part of P.E.A.C.E's ongoing support to raise awareness for gun violence prevention, we are working with local filmmakers to create a commercial entitled “How many times have you witnessed gun violence.” Filing will start on Saturday, March 8th & Sunday, March 9th. You will be asked to say a number of times and a phrase to the camera. Your name will not be released and no need to say where you saw your experience. The commercial will be shown at the P.E.A.C.E conference in June. If you are interested contact (716)-218-5596. We are looking for people from all parts of town.
PEACE visit to Boston Massachusetts to visit the Garden of PEACE for homicide victims.
PEACE Boston 2024
PEACE Boston 2024
PEACE Boston 2024
PEACE Boston 2024
PEACE Boston 2024
PEACE Boston 2024
Youth visit to A Horse's Friend. A black-owned ranch with over 200 acres of land. They are enjoying learning about the world of horses with Mr. Matthew Doward and meeting new friends!
PEACE visits A Horse's Friend 2024
PEACE visits A Horse's Friend 2024
PEACE visits A Horse's Friend 2024
Ice Skating with PEACE 2023
Ice Skating with PEACE 2023
Ice Skating with PEACE 2023
Christmas with PEACE 2023
Christmas with PEACE 2023
Thank you UAW #774 Community Services for your continued support!
Statistics
From 2008 to 2021, there were 709 homicides in the City of Buffalo, an average of 55 homicides per year. In 2021, there were 67 homicides in the City of Buffalo.
Source: CitiStat Buffalo
Our Programs
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The mission of P.E.A.C.E. youth program is to provide youth and young adults with the life skills and information they need to make informed decisions, promote healing, cope with grief & loss and prevent aggression.
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PEACE adult support groups are offered to anyone who has lost a family member or friend to murder. The peer support group will walk you through the painful process of grief. People with a common bond share their stories of hope and rebuilding life after a violent death.
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Offers guidance, education, community meetings, workshops, seminars and referrals to additional services and support.
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Peace has partnered with the Pajama program, whose mission is to promote and support a comforting bedtime routine and healthy sleep for all children to help them thrive. www.pajamaprogram.org.
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Helping Families Deal With Youth & Funerals
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Our team is here to assist you. Let us know how we can help and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Don't worry, all information you provide will be kept confidential.