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Give Inmates the Tools to Change their Lives at Buena Vista Correctional Comples

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ORGANIZATION: AVP Colorado

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Help lead 3 day live changing, experiential workshops at the Buena Vista Correctional Complex. Workshops are fast-paced, weaving together interactive exercises, facilitated discussions, roles plays, humor and games. Workshops have demonstrated results in reducing recidivism rates, reducing write-ups in prisons and reducing levels of anger. Training is provided and you will be working with other trained volunteers. Workshops are scheduled on weekends: Friday from 12 PM to 9 PM and 7 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Some additional time is need for workshop planning. For further information visit our website at: www.nfnc-avp.org.

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About AVP Colorado

Location:

4140 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211, US

Mission Statement

AVP Colorado is dedicated to empowering people in communities and within the criminal justice system in Colorado to make positive life changes for the betterment of themselves, their families, and the community at large.

Description

For more than thirty years, AVP Colorado, formerly the New Foundations Nonviolence Center, has helped people in in communities and in prisons to transform their lives. Through Alternatives to Violence workshops, we give people the tools they can use to learn new ways to communicate and resolve conflict without resorting to manipulation, coercion, or violence.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights, Justice & Legal

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Buena Vista Correctional Complex15125 Highways 24 and 285Buena Vista, CO 81211

(38.839226,-106.13138)
 

DATE POSTED

June 19, 2017

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Group Facilitation
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • Workshops are 18 -22 hours in length
  • Training includes completing the AVP Basic, Advanced, and Training for Facilitors workshops. Volunte

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