The direct benefits of the Peace in the hood program include:

• Reduces youth violence in and outside of schools
• Improves school attendance
• Helps the students feel safer and that the community cares about their welfare
• Creates a bonding of community residents and community pride Creates secure atmosphere inside and outside of school area
• Members of Safe Corridors are giving students encouragement, exchanging information and counseling is available
• Fosters positive interaction between community members, school staff, local law enforcement, political structure and businesses
• Helps to eliminate disciplinary problems
• Provides positive enrichment activities for students that positively impacts on academic progress