Connection creates Community ... Community fosters Communication ... Communication counteracts Violence

Alternatives to Violence Project - Experiential workshops empowering you to reduce conflicts at home, work, the community, & beyond!

See this AVP Brochure & this video for more info on its worldwide impact in communities, schools, & prisons since 1975. AVP is a nonsectarian & nonpolitical nonprofit.

AVP Transformative 3-day Workshop

Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, & Sunday 1-6pm

• Lunch included Saturday, plus snacks & drinks throughout
• This workshop is for ages 16+
• Led by a local team of trained volunteer facilitators
• You can continue training to become an AVP facilitator
• Space is limited - Preregistration required to secure your spot!

Click in top-right corner to register, or fill out & send in this registration form if you prefer.

Questions? Contact ncpaavp@gmail.com or 570-971-9509

We want to make it possible for you to attend. Contact us about any of the following needs:

• dietary restrictions
• on-site childcare
• transportation
• overnight hospitality
• medical info that we should know

Benefits of AVP:

• Build Self-Esteem
• Have Fun
• Sense of Community based on Respect & Trust
• Connect Deeply with Others
• Improve Communication
• Practice Creative Conflict Resolution
• Develop Leadership
• Transform Yourself & Your Community

Testimonials from our last workshop:

• "This is a positive experience that would grow you to become a leader, while seeing others grow. The interactive experience visually shows you how a supportive community is formed."
• "Reinforced faith in people and therefore determinination to create ever-broader community"
• "Highly recommended! I had a great time and learned a lot. It was worth giving up other activities to do it."
• "It was time well spent - constructive (hopefully) life-changing"
• "You should go learn more about this program and become an advocate for this."
• "Join! Try it!"
• "Do it!"

Northcentral PA AVP started in 2016. Since then we've held 10 full-length workshops and trained 20 facilitators. This year we plan to continue our work at Lycoming County Pre-Release Center and to start a new prison program. Join the team and help us expand through community, prison, and youth workshops.

Check out the most recent newspaper article about NCPA AVP