Roger's story
As a prison inmate, Roger found that AVP offered him a turning point, and helped him become a better person.
"Aggression being the biggest make up of my personality, somewhere along the line it had to change. Having completed seven anger management courses, it never seemed to work as there is always a one way answer... More »
The Governor's story
Jon Parkin is a former Governor of HMP Wymott, and says that AVP has been a major contributor to the success of the prison.
“I have seen a real change in many of the men who have undertaken the project. It seems to give them better understanding of self and an ability to help other people deal with issues and problems... More »
video about AVP in prisons
Information about AVP's work at HMP Grendon, and the thoughts of the Governor at the time.
"After an AVP workshop prisoners are enthusiastic about skills and the experience of fellowship. They realise they have the capacity to manage situations much better than they thought in the past... More »