ABOUT AVP

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is an international network of volunteers which conducts experiential workshops in nonviolent conflict resolution in prisons, in schools, and in the general community.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Each state or territory has unique ways organising as well as differing workshop dates. Choose your region above and find out more!

HEART WARMERS
​Sharing the good stuff
AVP Australia has created a network of positive and uplifting stories regarding AVP work, as well as external world news. Click the button below to learn more and access these stories!

WHAT IS IN AVP FOR YOU?

OUR WORKSHOPS

An AVP workshop is an intensive 20-hour structured workshop of experiential exercises and group processes. We have four primary types of workshops: the Basic Workshops, the Advanced Workshop, the Training for Facilitators Workshop, and the Trauma Awareness Workshop. 

Basic Workshops

Advanced Workshops
In the Basic workshop, participants learn to practise appropriate assertiveness, deal with conflict in new ways, experience empathy, increase self-esteem, and build community. 
In the Advanced workshop, participants learn to make group consensus decisions and explore in depth specfic themes chosen by participants using fair process. 

Training for Facilitators Workshops

Trauma Awareness Workshops
In the Training for Facilitators workshop, participants learn the logistics and techniques for planning, facilitating and debriefing an AVP workshop. 
In the Trauma Awareness workshop, participants explore recognition and understanding of the impact of trauma and loss in their lives. 

FOR FACILITATORS

If you are a current AVP facilitator, click the button below to reach AVP facilitation resources and information.