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Alternatives To Violence Project (AVP) Basic Workshops

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Why Would You Attend?  

  • Discover new and creative ways to respond to conflict 
  • End violence in your community  
  • Improve your relationships 
  • Develop new skills in your role as a student, teacher, police officer, minister, supervisor, social justice activist, parent, social worker, leader, neighbor . . . .
  • Start training as an AVP facilitator for prison and community workshops
  • Become an agent for change

What Will You Do In An AVP Workshop? 

  • Participate in interactive games, exercises, and role-plays 
  • Examine the ways we respond to injustice, prejudice, anger, and violence
  • Build new friendships 
  • Have fun!

Upcoming Workshops – How  Do I Register? Register on our website: https://avpindiana.org/registration-2/

As workshops are scheduled, they will appear on the registration page. Check back regularly if you are interested in taking a workshop. 

The next Basic Workshop is scheduled for Sunday, February 22 and Saturday, February 28 from 9am-6pm both days at Earlham College’s Multicultural Center in Richmond, Indiana. Participants must attend both days. Lunch and snacks will be provided by Earlham College. Students will be given priority in registration, but community members are invited to participate as long as space permits. 

Community workshops are scheduled when we have enough interest to conduct them. If you know a group of at least 10-12 people who are interested and would like to attend a Community workshop, please let us know by emailing us and we will be happy to work with you.

There are Virtual Zoom AVP workshops being conducted by local groups across the country. If we are not offering an in-person workshop you are able to attend, and you would like to take a workshop online, please visit the AVP-USA website at https://avpusa.org/get-involved/take-a-workshop/ to find information on upcoming workshops.

What Is The Cost? 

The sliding fee for the workshop is $0 to $60. Students may attend for free. We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in the state of Indiana, so donations of any amount help defray our costs for workshop supplies, food, travel expenses, manuals for our incarcerated facilitators, and scholarships for students. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Payment or donations can be made by PayPal on our website or on the first day of the workshop. Checks can be made out to AVP Indiana.

For more information, please contact us at     avpindiana@gmail.com.

AVP Indiana, Inc. at UUCM Progresstival, on March 30, 2025!

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If you live in or around Muncie, Indiana and want to know more about the Alternatives to Violence Project, (AVP) Indiana and other organizations devoted to building community and helping others, please join us at a public tabling event to draw attention to and support for progressively-minded organizations. The hope is that this will be a celebration of the ways people in the community can continue to work toward a more inclusive and welcoming future.

The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie, with the intent of raising awareness of local organizations while also giving people a variety of options for how and where they can contribute to the community in ways that align with their values.

The event begins at 10:45 am and lasts until 12:30 pm. We hope you will join us!

Save the Date!

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AVP Midwest Regional Gathering 2024

Friday, Sep 27th – Sunday, Sep 30th.
Join fellow AVP Facilitators in Plainfield, IN with camping, bunk rooms and hotel for lodging.
(Western Yearly Meetinghouse, 203 S East St, Plainfield, IN 46168). 
We would love to see you. More details to come!

Who: Any AVP Facilitator! This event will be taking place in the Midwest, but all AVP facilitators are invited to attend. 

What: An AVP Regional Gathering  

When: The event will begin with Community Building on Friday September 27th. We will hold workshops and business during the day on Saturday, September 30th. On Sunday, September 29th, we will have a morning activity for those who are able to stay.

Where: 203 S East St. Plainfield, IN

Why: To gather together and experience AVP with facilitators! 

Stay tuned for more details!!

Saying “NO”, Positively: Learn when and how to say “no” in a way that is respectful, clear and firm. An AVP (Alternatives to Violence Project) mini-workshop.

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Morrisson Reeves Library is hosting an AVP mini workshop on Thursday, June 8, from 6-7:30  pm!

Many people find saying “no” to be difficult. This workshop provides tools and practice, so you can feel more confident about saying no with respect for others and integrity within yourself. This workshop is provided in collaboration with the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Indiana, Inc. AVP is a grassroots, worldwide movement dedicated to building peace in ourselves and in our homes, schools, institutions and communities. Alternatives to Violence Project brings together diverse groups of people to build Dr. King’s nonviolent “beloved community.” Together, we will build a more peaceful and equitable world.

For more information about AVP, see avpusa.org. If you would like to attend, please register early, as there is a limit on participants per session. Registration is available at: eventactions.com.

This workshop is for Adults and will be held in the Bard Room of the Morrisson Reeves Library, 80 North 6th Street Richmond, Indiana 47374.

AVP Indiana Annual Gathering!

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Join us for the AVP Indiana Annual Gathering!

We would love to see you! Save the DATE: Saturday, July 17th.

We will meet in two sections: 10am to Noon and 1pm-5pm Eastern Time. This will allow people to have a break for lunch. We will discuss racism within AVP, visioning for the future, and participate in community building. 

Please fill out the registration form below in order to receive the Zoom call information and learn more about the programming. 

Finally! We will look at two important pieces of POLICY for AVP-Indiana to be viewed at the AVP-Indiana Gathering. Check them out and email avpindiana@gmail.com with any questions/concerns. 

AVP-Indiana Lead Facilitator: See page 3 and Appendix A for changes
AVP-Indiana Sexual Harassment Policy: New Policy 

We hope to see you there!

AVP Training For Facilitators Workshop!

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Alternatives to Violence Project Training for Facilitators (T4F ) On-Line (Zoom) Workshop

July 31 (Sat), Aug 7 (Sat), and Aug 8 (Sun)

10 AM – 7 PM Eastern Daylight Time, USA

(9-6 Central, 8-5 Mountain, 7-4 Pacific)

What Will I Do In The T4F Workshop?

  • Work in a team
  • Facilitate AVP activities
  • Give and receive feedback
  • Deepen your understanding and practice of Transforming Power
  • Join the community of AVP facilitators presenting prison and community workshops
  • Become an agent for change

What Are The Requirements For This T4F?

  • Completion of Basic and Advanced (Level I and Level II) AVP workshops
  • Basic Zoom skills (mute/unmute, chat)
  • Computer internet access: As a facilitator-in-training you will need features not available on cell phone connections
  • An AVP Basic Manual (provided upon registration)
  • Commitment to participation in all sessions, plus homework

How Do I Register?

Register on our website https://avpindiana.org/registration-2/

Please register no later than July 15. Space is limited and we need time to mail manuals. Preference will be given to those who register first.

What Is The Cost?

The sliding fee for the workshop is $0 to $60, which includes the cost of the manual and mailing. Payment can be made by Paypal on our website https://avpindiana.org. Checks can be made out to “AVP Indiana” and mailed to AVP Indiana, Inc., 212 South 4th Street, Richmond, IN 47374.

Information and Contact: avpindiana@gmail.com