AVP builds on every person’s innate power to positively transform themselves and the world
Omaha Alternatives to Violence Project empowers people to lead nonviolent lives through affirmation, respect, cooperation, trust, and conflict resolution skills. Omaha AVP volunteers offer workshops that provide participants in communities and in prisons with first-hand experience in creative conflict resolution and personal growth. We aim to reduce violence, incarceration and recidivism while promoting a culture of peace and justice.
05/25/2026
Celebrating Redeemed Ramsey's success!!
Out and about on Saturday May 30?
Stop by Ramsey's Truck Food Grand Opening
Yummy food and service with a joyful smile!
R Life Auto 7002 L St, Omaha
Food Truck Open 7am - 8pm
05/20/2026
Congratulations Capable Cliff and Valiant Vik. You worked hard and reached for the success. We're proud of you and glad you're part of our AVP Family!
05/11/2026
Could a bit more empathy bring ease and comfort to you life? Help you make life more wonderful for others? Join us Sunday May 17 for Empathy Is My Superpower, 2pm, 3114 Harney, Omaha
Scan QR for details and registration.
AVP started in the Green Haven Prison, NY in 1975. 50+ years later, it has spread to more than 70 countries, not just the US - Ukraine, Iraq, Democratic Republic of Congo and more....
The stories in Alternatives to Violence Project International newsletter are awe-inspiring. Click and scroll/read and see for yourself the countless ways lives are being transformed.
05/02/2026
When I attended the AVP 2022 Annual Gathering in DC my world changed. I connected with people talking and doing and loving AVP not only from all around the country, but from many other countries, too
I felt expansive and inspiring to be part of something making a difference all round the world.
It's that time of year again! Join us virtually for the 2026 AVP-USA National Gathering, May 29th-31st!
Registration is now open!
https://sites.google.com/avpusa.org/gathering2026/
Guest Speaker: Danny Contreras
Breakout sessions include:
- Trauma-informed care & AVP
- Compassionate Witnessing
- Listening for Stories
- What Kind of Leader am I?
- FUNdraising
- and MORE!
Plenary sessions include:
- Community Building
- The AVP Community Connections Initiative
- The AVP-USA Business Meeting
- Looking Towards 2027
- and more
See you there!
04/26/2026
At an evening AVP session at the Community Correction Center - Omaha, we asked what does it feel like to "do AVP".
Their answers will warm your heart. Sure do mine ♥️
Omaha Alternatives to Violence Project How It Feels to AVP
04/21/2026
Free popcorn, movie and panel discussion.
Please join us!
01/19/2026
Bernard Lafayette was with Martin Luther King, Jr the morning of his assassination. He promised King he would spread the Kingian Nonviolence Movement worldwide. Tragically that day ended with the loss of Lafayette's dear friend, MLK, Jr.
Years later, Lafayette carry that philosophy to the Think Tank, a group of African American men in Greenhaven Prison, NY. and the
Alternatives to Violence Project was born.
At the invitation/request of Warden Joking James Jansen, Omaha AVP launches a Youth AVP program and Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' Youth Facility in February.
Our hope is to lift hearts, bring hope and help young men find their paths forward.