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?
New NC Federal Prison Program
Philadelphia Schools Big Bet on Nonviolence
PeaceTalks on NPR
When you hear
the word VIOLENCE....
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
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.
Community Participant
Communication & Trust
Through the program I learned communication with my family and friends that I never thought existed….I learned trust again.
Community Participant
I'm not violent, But....
Through the program I learned communication with my family and friends that I never thought existed….I learned trust again.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