OJ Simpson lauds AVP
O.J. Simpson was just granted parole from Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada where AVP offers workshops. Â We recognise that OJ carries a lot of negative baggage around how lots of folks perceive him. Â However, that’s precisely the point: Â We feel that there is something of good in each one of us, no matter what our […]
Veterans in Pierce County Jail
[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″][cs_element_row _id=”2″][cs_element_column _id=”3″][cs_text _order=”0″] Pierce County Jail workshop teaches alternatives to violence, has veteran dropping beats BY ALEXIS KRELL The News Tribune Tacoma, WA February 18, 2017 [email protected] The Army veteran beatboxes and the gang member raps. A few weeks ago, Carl Hogan and Edward De Anda wouldn’t have been dropping beats together. But […]
Denver Keynote Talk on Re-entry
Denver Annual Gathering (2016) Re-Entry Keynote Talk Featured speaker, Lisa Calderon, the director of the Community Re-Entry Project, an initiative of the City of Denver’s Crime Prevention and Control Commission, will speak to the theme of the conference, ” Envisioning Alternatives to Violence – From Retribution to Restoration.” Lisa holds a Master’s degree, law degree, […]
2016 Denver Gathering Pics
Short compilation of scenes from Denver 2016, courtesy of Monica Curca.
Philadelphia Schools Big Bet on Nonviolence
In a desperately poor, dangerous part of town, Memphis Street Academy decided to ditch its metal detectors and focus on supporting students. Violence dropped by 90 percent. Jeff Deeney Jul 18 2013, The Atlantic: Last year when American Paradigm Schools took over Philadelphia’s infamous, failing John Paul Jones Middle School, they did something […]
When You Hear the Word Violence
When you hear the word violence, what comes to mind? This video, produced by AVP Facilitator Blaze Nowara, features commentary by workshop participants and facilitators on the impact AVP has had. Click the on-screen box at the end to view the entire 15 minute presentation.
When You Hear the Word Violence (dup)
When you hear the word violence, what comes to mind? This video, produced by AVP Facilitator Blaze Nowara, features commentary by workshop participants and facilitators on the impact AVP has had. This is the entire 15 minute presentation.