“Doncaster MIND as an organisation has benefited tremendously from the partnership in terms of our enhanced reputation locally as the only provider of effective conflict resolution.”

Jackie Lewis: Director, Doncaster Mind

"We have valued working with AVP because it has taken time and gained the trust of the people in the community. In a very difficult and sensitive area of our lives they have very successfully engaged with a substantial number of us to look for and work for change in our relationships.”

Engage for Change, Newcastle

AVP works in partnership with a variety of statutory and voluntary organisations, as well as community-facing organisations whose staff may face conflict and violence. AVP can also provide workshops for a specific client group.

In the last two years we’ve worked with Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Prisoners and their families, people affected by Domestic Violence (including perpetrators), ex-offenders, people who are or are at risk of homelessness, and individuals with mental health problems.

AVP is…

• Effective - Participants on our workshops gain positive and tangible benefits from our workshops.
• Low-cost – Workshops are affordable. We can also assist with fundraising where necessary.
• Individual – Tailored workshops to meet your needs, this might be a full three-day workshop or a shorter programme focusing on key themes.
• Flexible - Workshops take place throughout the year.
• Accessible - Regional Coordinators across the country can organise workshops in your area and a six-week distance learning is available for people unable to reach our workshops.

AVP's credentials…

• AVP volunteers maintain a high standard of practice. Facilitators are trained, closely supported, and all are former workshop participants.
• AVP’s informal approach is accessible and relevant to all.
• AVP is experienced in working with people from all backgrounds.
• AVP is accredited as a recognised centre of the Open College Network, and an accredited version of our Level 1 workshop is available.
• AVP is unique in its holistic and experiential approach to conflict, which looks at the individual within their social context.

AVP works…

• 98% of completing participants rate their experience of AVP as excellent or good.
• At least 90% of completing participants report progress in each of five core conditions of nonviolence and good relationships:
  • Self-esteem with self-awareness
  • Communication skills including listening and assertiveness
  • Ability to trust others and cooperate
  • Strong sense of own values
  • Skills for handling conflict in the heat of the moment
• AVP contributes directly to a culture of nonviolence, leading to safer and healthier communities.
• Our activity is growing year on year.

If you would like to contact a coordinator in your area please contact us.