AVP Facilitators, please submit your community workshop listings here! Your listing will be reviewed and added to the calendar promptly. Do not list prison workshops. If you are a visitor, and would like to take a workshop in prison or the community, please contact your nearest council or AVP CA for more information.
March 2018
Santa Rosa – Basic Level Workshop
WHEN: March 17 - 18, 2018 (please plan to attend all sessions) Sat. 3/1 7—8:30 am snacks, 9:00 - 6:00 workshop & Sun. 3/18—8:30 am snacks, 9:00 - 6:00 workshop WHERE: Amarosa Academy, 3261 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa. COST: Sliding scale is $45 - 150. BUT NO CHARGE for Santa Rosa residents aged 18-24 (because of a grant). No one turned away for lack of funds; register anyway, scholarships are available. Snacks, lunch, and all materials are included. Alternatives to Violence…
Find out more »Visalia – Training for Facilitators Workshop
Completing a Basic and an Advanced Level Workshop is a prerequisite for this workshop March 24 - 25 - 8:00 am to 6 pm on both days Snacks and Lunch will be provided Contact: Cathy at 661-565-0949 or via e-mail at KernAVP@gmail.com
Find out more »April 2018
Palmdate – Basic Level Workshop
Held at Tumbleweed Neighborhood House, 1129 E Ave R4, Palmdale California Times 8:30am - 5:00pm Cost: sliding scale $10-$50
Find out more »Inaugural Hero’s Journey 5K Walk/Run – Benefiting AVP California!
Join us at the Los Angeles State historic Park on April 14, 2018 for the inaugural Hero's Journey 5K Walk/Run, wearing your favorite hero attire! REGISTER HERE To learn how to become a sponsor, feel free to reach out to Elizabeth Sanchez, (323) 895-4167 or Jose Zavala (626)755-8489
Find out more »Santa Rosa – Basic Level Workshop
Santa Rosa – Basic Level Workshop April 21 - April 22 WHEN: April 21 - 22, 2018 (please plan to attend all sessions) Sat. 4/21—8:30 am snacks, 9:00 - 6:00 workshop & Sun. 4/22—8:30 am snacks, 9:00 - 6:00 workshop WHERE: Amarosa Academy, 3261 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa. COST: Sliding scale is $45 - 150. BUT NO CHARGE for Santa Rosa residents aged 18-24 (because of a grant). No one turned away for lack of funds; register anyway, scholarships are available. …
Find out more »LA Basic Workshop (Orange Grove Friends Meeting)
AVP is an experiential approach to integrating the skills of Transformative Justice. The Basic Workshop engages in interactive practices designed to enhance awareness, self-esteem, nonviolent communication, conflict transformation, and community building.
Find out more »Bakersfield – Advanced Level Workshop
Both Days 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Light breakfast at 8:30 Location: Community Service Organization on the corner of Baker St and Monterey 1124 Baker St Bakersfield, CA 93305 Suggested donation: $20-120 sliding scale. No one is ever turned away for lack of funds (Scholarships are available). For questions contact Cathy Clark 661-565-0949 | KernAVP@gmail.com
Find out more »Basic Level- Bakersfield 2 day Weekend
The Basic AVP Workshop is an intensive, two-day learning experience which teaches interpersonal conflict resolution skills through a series of step-by-step processes. These experiences in small groups and one-to-one interactions build a sense of community and trust through exercises focusing on: Affirmation — Building self esteem and trust. Communication — Improving both listening skills and assertive methods of expression. Cooperation — Developing cooperative attitudes that avoid competitive conflicts. Creative Conflict Resolution — Getting in touch with the inner Transforming Power to resolve violence. Role plays provide…
Find out more »May 2018
Santa Rosa – Advanced Level Workshop
Santa Rosa – Advanced Level Workshop May 19 - May 20 WHEN: May 19 - 20, 2018 (please plan to attend all sessions) Sat. 5/19—8:30 am snacks, 9:00 - 6:00 workshop & Sun. 5/20—8:30 am snacks, 9:00 - 6:00 workshop WHERE: Amarosa Academy, 3261 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa. COST: Sliding scale is $45 - 150. BUT NO CHARGE for Santa Rosa residents aged 18-24 (because of a grant). No one turned away for lack of funds; register anyway, scholarships are available. …
Find out more »Nevada City – Advanced Level Workshop
Completion of a Basic Level Workshop is a prerequisite for this workshop
Find out more »Palmdale – Advanced Level Workshop
Held at Tumbleweed Neighborhood House, 1129 E Ave R4, Palmdale California Times 8:30am - 5:00pm Cost: sliding scale $10-$50
Find out more »June 2018
Nevada City – Training for Facilitators Workshop
Completion of a Basic and an Advanced Level Workshop are prerequisites for this workshop
Find out more »Palmdale – Training for Facilitators Workshop
All are held at Tumbleweed Neighborhood House, 1129 E Ave R4, Palmdale California Times 8:30am - 5:00pm Cost: sliding scale $10-$50
Find out more »Bakersfield Basic/Advance/Training for Facilitators
ALL THREE LEVELS WILL BE OFFERED. Basic, Advanced and Training for Facilitators Suggested donation $25-$125 Sliding Scale (No one will be turned away for lack of funds) To Register: Call Cathy at 661-565-0949 or email KernAVP@gmail.com
Find out more »Basic Workshop
AVP is an experiential approach to integrating the skills of Transformative Justice. The Basic Workshop engages in interactive practices designed to enhance awareness, self-esteem, nonviolent communication, conflict transformation, and community building.
Find out more »August 2018
LA Advanced Workshop (Orange Grove Friends Meeting)
AVP is an experiential approach to integrating the skills of Transformative Justice. The Advanced Workshop, open to those who have taken an AVP Basic, explores topics introduced in the Basic in greater depth. Highly participant driven, this workshop focuses in particular on building consensus and community, in addition to providing further opportunity for participants to practice their skills in nonviolent communication and conflict transformation.
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