AVP Ireland

Alternatives to Violence Project helps people to find creative ways to deal with conflicts and to build healthy communities. Registered charity 20045609

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

AVP sv https://t.co/JsFekbAWZr via @YouTube
9 minutes to understand what we do and why we do it :)
#avpIreland
#transformingpower
#communitybuilding
#conflicttransformation
#Restorativepractices

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

AVP - Annual report and 2023 - https://t.co/xD6BuVvA8x

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

This w.e we are running both a Male Awareness workshop in Portloaise and our newly developed Female Awareness in Dóchas. What a meaningful circle could come out of having all in one room after this! #avpcommunity #restorativepractices #alternativestoviolence

[Ruth Kelly @RuthKellyNC]

An incredible second level 2 workshop completed @midlandsprison this weekend with @AVPIreland Such warmth, growth and a real sense of community. #alternativestoviolence #hope

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

AVP - Newsletter Summer 22 - https://t.co/TdSzNLMqUP

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

It's one of these magical week-ends: 3 workshops run in Midlands, Cork and Wheatfield... around 45 participants and 12 facilitators all together. Great team work, deep sharing, a few ah ah moments, humanity and connections... #transformingpower in action!⭐️❤️⭐️

[Ruth Kelly @RuthKellyNC]

What an incredible, heart warming experience this weekend with AVP in @Midlands prison. “We are all just walking each other home.” 🙏🏻🌍🌸💜@AVPIreland

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

Really worth listening. We had a the privilege to work a bit with Michael in AVP and what a gentleman!

[marie delaney @mariedelaney1]

@amquilli @2NorriesPodcast @NormaFoleyTD1 In our work in prisons we see the high number of prisoners who were excluded from education at an early age and we know education is a protective factor to address the exclusion to prison pipeline. @AVPIreland @TraumaRespEd

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

Yes we finally did it! And what a team of facilitators! And what a group of wonderful participants! So much sharing, learning and empowerment. With the caring, informed and meaningful leadership of @CaseyClaire77 🙏🏻🙏🏻🌟🌟❤️

[Claire Casey @CaseyClaire77]

Just completed the 1st ever Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Female Awareness (Level 3) workshop with a group of fantastic women at the Dóchas Centre in Dublin. We had an amazing weekend. My heart is full. 😊❤ @AVPIreland
@AVPintl

[St Stephen's Green Trust @SSGTIrl]

It is estimated there are upwards of 5,000 children with a parent in prison in Ireland on any given day with over 10,000 children affected each year. It is v important measures like this are also seen in the context of reducing the harm of imprisonment to children and families.

[Andy West @AndyWPhilosophy]

Posting page 1 of my book this Father’s Day. My thoughts are with those who have a dad in prison today. xx

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

Very proud of Geraldine who is a cherished member of AVP and has done invaluable work to introduce and support AVP in Limerick, modeling our ethos so beautifully. We love her and hope to see her soon ❤️
Thanks @2NorriesPodcast 🙏🏻

[Irish Penal Reform Trust @IPRT]

Please RT! 🔁

Can you help IPRT work towards reducing the number of mothers sent to prison? 🤔

We are currently inviting tenders for a scoping study examining maternal imprisonment in Ireland. 🔍

Deadline: 12pm Friday 24 June

All the details you need: https://t.co/eqbtx4ILx7

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

AVP - We are recruiting new volunteers! - https://t.co/JQPqD5dU6t

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

We have been running a 3rd level Male Awareness for years, there was no 3rd level for women...And now there is! We are thrilled to pilot it in the Dochas later in May. Today, prep session with our inspiring team inside. #avpcommunity #transformingpower #restorativepractices

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

AVP - Newsletter Spring 22 - https://t.co/PR7Q64MdmD

[Conversations On The Margins @onthemarginspod]

In Ep 1, Marty remembers being a young child realising there were places he wasn't welcome. Adventures with pals were often met with explicit instruction from guards to stay clear of the better off communities. An 'us and them' was created long before he ever committed a crime.

[Conversations On The Margins @onthemarginspod]

In episode 1 Anto, remembers school and how his dyslexia was neglected and judged. Years on, he is finding out that he has a great appetite for learning, teachers were wrong to use such terms, and things could have been different with the right supports.

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

AVP - Information meeting for potential new volunteers - https://t.co/AEc3m3FdxW

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

4/4 Main benefits:
- Connecting and working with extraordinary people
- Learning meaningful skills in facilitation and conflict resolution
- Many opportunities to reflect on really important topics for personal growth
- Both serious and fun!
https://t.co/DAcNmVeTiG

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

1/4 That's it, we have workshops planned or completed in 10 Irish prisons, we are fully back to in person work and it's wonderful! We have a dedicated team of volunteers inside and outside prisons doing an absolutely amazing work. https://t.co/X7K0QosBCa

[AVP Ireland @AVPIreland]

3/4 Main commitments:
- For a few years
- Availabilities on 4/5 full week-ends per year / flexibility on Friday afternoon is a plus
- Completion of paperwork and preparation for training
- To our ethos with an open and non judgemental mindset
https://t.co/Wcr8Z2Zkbu