
affirming responses to conflict and violence


The Alternatives To Violence Project-USA
Transform Conflict
Who We Are
A grassroots, worldwide movement dedicated to building peace in ourselves and in our homes, schools, institutions and communities. We seek to release everyone’s innate power to positively transform ourselves, and in so doing, transform the world. Read More >
What We Do
Our workshops use the shared experience of both participants and facilitators to examine how injustice, prejudice, frustration and anger can lead to aggressive behavior and violence. We explore our innate power to respond in new and creative ways.
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How AVP Helps
An AVP Workshop facilitator’s view:“AVP is about people from all different backgrounds coming together to be in community. When I see participants making themselves vulnerable by sharing and being open to change, I am inspired to manage my own conflict better. We are all transformed, and that transformation ripples outward throughout our communities.” Read More >
What's AVP Doing?

Roots of Violence
February 23, 2023

2022 Annual Gathering
January 21, 2022

Emotional Intelligence Training For Prison Staff
July 31, 2021

Revisioning Staff Training
December 27, 2019

AVP Trainings for DOC Staff
November 1, 2019

Join our Legacy Giving Campaign
May 17, 2019

The Missing Link in Reentry
June 28, 2018

2017 Annual Gathering VIDEOS
January 3, 2018

Nepal Gathering Interviews
January 3, 2018

Ex-con wins La Junta school board election
December 5, 2017

OJ Simpson lauds AVP
July 20, 2017

AVP in Bakersfield
June 29, 2017
Featured Video
What Workshop Participants Say:
Beyond Hate & Despair
If there is such a thing as a miraculous change, then I can truthfully say that it was through AVP. I began to grow from a person filled with hate, anger and despair into a person who believes that he, too, is responsible for the protection, preservation and enrichment of humanity.
Robert Martin, formerly incarcerated AVP Facilitator
AVP-USA, Inc.
2016-06-04T11:56:54-07:00
Robert Martin, formerly incarcerated AVP Facilitator
https://avpusa.org/testimonials/beyond-hate-despair/
Tools I Learned Work
I learned to use the tools that AVP taught me in my everyday life. I am a new man and I love it. Transforming Power really works. I have begun life anew.
Participant, Prison Workshop
AVP-USA, Inc.
2016-06-04T12:27:59-07:00
Participant, Prison Workshop
https://avpusa.org/testimonials/tools-i-learned-work/
Communication & Trust
Through the program I learned communication with my family and friends that I never thought existed….I learned trust again.
Community Participant
AVP-USA, Inc.
2016-06-04T12:47:04-07:00
Community Participant
https://avpusa.org/testimonials/communication-trust/
I’m Not Violent, But ….
Friends asked me why I attended an AVP workshop, since I didn’t seem like a violent person. A lot of violence I carry is directed towards myself in the form of self- criticism. AVP is helping me see that and is helping me change.
Community Participant
AVP-USA, Inc.
2016-06-04T12:49:32-07:00
Community Participant
https://avpusa.org/testimonials/im-not-violent-but/
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AVP-USA, Inc.
AVP Peace, Justice, & Community Statement