“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
AVP receives many referrals from charities, statutory and voluntary organisations, as well as community-facing organisations whose staff may face conflict. AVP can provide workshops for a specific client group.
In the last 2 years we’ve worked with a range of organisations including The Conforti Institute in Glasgow, Asylum Link in Merseyside, Engage for Change for residents of the Walker area of Newcastle and the Prisoners’ Friends and Families Service in London
AVP is…- Effective - workshops make a positive and visible impact on participants..
- Low-cost - affordable workshops, AVP can assist with fundraising applications where necessary.
- Individual – tailored workshops to meet your needs, this might be a full 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 six-week distance learning is available for people unable to reach our workshops.
AVP 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.
- AVP is unique in the approach it takes to conflict resolution.
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 (hyper link to these if they are going to be on the site?).
- AVP contributes directly to a culture of non-violence, leading to safer and healthier communities.
- Our activity grew by 10% this year and we expect to grow again in 2011-12.
If you would like to contact a coordinator in your area please contact us.