AVP Nashville Alternatives to Violence

AVP- the Alternatives to Violence Project- is an international, voluntary movement, which organizes workshops empowering people to lead nonviolent lives, based on respecting and caring for others and ourselves. We believe that there is a power for peace and good in everyone, which can transform our relationships. Our workshops use the shared experience of participants, interactive exercises, games

and role-plays to examine the ways in which we respond to situations where injustice, prejudice, frustration and anger can lead to aggressive behavior and violence. A Basic AVP workshop concentrates on conflict resolution. Experiential exercises focus on the following themes:
• Affirmation: Building self- esteem and trust
• Communication: Improving both listening skills and assertive methods of expression
• Community: Learning to build community within a diverse society
• Cooperation: Learning to develop cooperative attitudes that avoid competitive conflicts
• Creative Conflict Resolution: Getting in touch with the inner “Transforming Power” to resolve violence

Would you like to participate in an AVP workshop? Would the skills gained help you in your life, classroom or community