The Center for Nonviolent Solutions (CNVS) of Worcester will celebrate local and global nonviolent solutions at its second annual meeting on Saturday, March 19 at the Worcester Public Library (Saxe Room) from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The program will feature award presentations to the Mosaic Cultural Complex and to Annette Rafferty, Founder of Abby’s House
Whether discussing decades of injustice by a Mid-East dictator, creating effective alternatives to street crime for at-risk young men, or ensuring the safety of women who are victims of domestic abuse, community leaders are increasingly turning to the philosophy and tactics of nonviolence as an invaluable solution to conflict.
Keynote speaker and Wesleyan University psychology professor for 23 years, Dr. David Adams, will speak about creating a local "culture of peace". Dr. Adams will draw on his experience as director of the International Year for the Culture of Peace at UNESCO, where he drafted the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, which has inspired countless educational and cultural activities by governments and civil society for a culture of peace.
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Paul Ropp, Research Professor of History at Clark University and President of the board of CNVS, stated that “we’re excited about showcasing the positive impact that nonviolence can bring to local and global conflicts.”
CNVS is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources on nonviolence and encouraging alternatives to violence in resolving conflict. The Center provides training and education for community groups and at the K-12 and college levels. The Center specializes in training on mediation and other nonviolent conflict resolution techniques.
