Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) understands that conflict is a normal part of life but believes that violence — whether verbal, physical, emotional, or spiritual — doesn't need to be. AVP believes that conflict can be used as a tool for change and transformation.

AVP seeks to establish, by teaching practical skills, a peaceful community where members have the ideals, the expectation, and know-how to reach positive, powerful resolutions to conflict situations.

AVP offers hope, training and confidence to help each of us, individually and in community, to change this world, our country, every neighborhood and our homes, to the peaceful places where we all wish to live.

WORKSHOPS IN CREATIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION

AVP workshops are hands-on, experiential learning. AVP workshops seek to assist in personal growth and change. AVP is not “therapy,” but can be very helpful in healing.

Basic Workshop (level one)

The Basic level AVP Workshop is an intensive learning experience that teaches interpersonal conflict resolution skills. These experiences in small groups and in one-to-one interactions help build a sense of community. Trust role-plays also provide an opportunity to explore this power as well as learn and practice creative ways to respond to real-life conflicts.

Advanced Workshop (level two; a completion certificate from the Basic Workshop is a prerequisite) 

The Advanced AVP workshop focuses on the underlying causes of violence in and outside of ourselves as well as the role and pieces we bring to ourselves and the world as peacemakers.
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Training for Facilitators (level three; a completion certificate from the Advanced Workshop is a prerequisite)

This workshop focuses on developing team building, leadership methods and group process or facilitation skills. Participants work in small groups, facilitating actual exercises, receiving feedback and practice in presenting many aspects of a Basic Workshop.