Alternative to Violence Project Training offered at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento

Solving conflict . . . peacefully!

 Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)

Sacramento Training Schedule

Level I   January 15-17, 2016

Level II February 19-21, 2016

Level III March 11-13, 2016

WHAT is AVP?

• an experiential program with creative and fun exercises
• helps us better understand how to resolve conflict situations in a more positive,       productive manner
• helps us turn our conflicts into opportunities for growth
• A series of three workshops:

Level I a basic introduction to the philosophy and skills of nonviolent conflict resolution;

Level II (must have taken Level I) explores the concepts in greater depth on a theme chosen by participants;

Level III prepares those who, after taking Levels I and II, wish to become AVP facilitators

Central beliefs of AVP:

• there is good in everyone
• conflict does not need to move into violence and harm
• conflict can become a tool for both personal and social change
• we all have the potential for resolving conflicts peacefully and can learn skills to help

WHY AVP?

“This workshop has helped me identify with other people’s situations, no matter what culture we are.

“I have learned that we can get along.”

“I have learned to be more patient, to listen to others more attentively.”

“You have to learn how to resolve conflict. If you don’t, you will wind up in jail or dead and you don’t want to be dead.”   (6^th-grade student)

“Now I know there are alternatives!

HOURS Friday evening (5:30-9:30 pm) and Saturday (9:00 am – 6:00 pm) and Sunday (9:30 am - 6:00 pm). Morning Snacks along with Saturday and Sunday lunch will be provided. Successful workshops depend on the sense of community created among participants. Absences and tardiness affect everyone, so we do ask that you make a commitment to the full time period.

COST  Each workshop cost is $30. Scholarships are available. This fee covers workshop expenses, meals and also supports AVP nonviolence workshops in Sacramento.

To find out more about AVP please visit their website: avpusa.org

Workshop Registration          

I am enclosing $10 registration fee for the following AVP workshop. Balance of $20 is due at the workshop. Questions? Contact Wendie Skala: Wendie.l.skala@kp.org

Checks should be payable to Sacramento AVP and sent to:

Wendie Skala

C/o Kaiser Permanente Trauma Services

6600 Bruceville Road Room 119

Sacramento, CA 95823