PALS Jamaica emerged as an attempt on the part of a concerned citizen to address the growing problem of conflict and violence in Jamaican society. This individual, convinced by the increasing evidence that peo­ple could be empowered to prevent acts of violence, sought the support of those of like mind. Together, they searched for a programme that would provide the framework for equipping children and the wider society with the knowledge and skills for successful conflict resolution and violence prevention. These men of vision created PALS-Peace and Love in Schools.