Ice hockey can be a violent sport as evidenced by the fighting among the members of an ice hockey team of 13-year-old boys from mixed racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Two series of eight art sessions were used to help the boys develop respect for themselves and others, to solve conflicts without combat, and to build more positive interpersonal relations. Through the art experience, the boys expressed their feelings and came to know one another in a more gentle and reflective way than on the ice and in the locker room. Their relationships with their coaches became more respectful as well. The coaches noted less fighting and more cooperation during practice and games, and the parents reported improved behavior at home as well. The Hockey/Art Alliance has been developed to be a model program that can be used by other groups in various settings.
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