AVP Britain
Our objectives
Who we are
The Alternatives to Violence Project is a network of skilled volunteers who run workshops for anyone who wants to find ways of resolving conflict without resorting to violence. We work in the community and in prisons.
The thinking behind AVP
We understand that conflict is a natural and normal part of life, and that it is possible to learn new ways of handling it. By holding workshops in which the participants consider the underlying causes of friction and violence, practical ways of dealing with situations of conflict are worked out.
Our workshops build on everyday experiences and try to help us move away from violent or abusive behaviour by developing other ways of dealing with conflicts. They help us to increase the respect we have for ourselves and others.
History
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is an international movement that started in the 1970s in the American prison system. AVP Britain (AVPB) is one of multiple independent branches which operate around the globe. A registered national charity, AVP Britain is committed to working towards a non-violent society through our conflict resolution programmes provided to prisons and communities across Britain, via distance learning, online and in-person at our London office.
Our Vision and Mission
AVP Britain’s vision is a non-violent society. Our mission is to support people, particularly those in hardship, to learn how to handle conflict, resist violence and build stronger relationships.
Our activities
We run conflict resolution programmes for communities and prisons, via distance learning, online and in-person at our London office.