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Alternative to Violence Project For Communal Harmony. Dr. P. Prathapan Joint Director,Directorate of Social Welfare Government of Kerala. Backdrop. Increasing disharmony Social Parity Resocialising Soul force Transforming Power. Institutions. Family
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Alternative to Violence Project For Communal Harmony Dr. P. Prathapan Joint Director,Directorate of Social Welfare Government of Kerala
Backdrop • Increasing disharmony • Social Parity • Resocialising • Soul force • Transforming Power
Institutions • Family • Joint family • School • Religions • Peers • Film/tv/internet/mobile/
Nonviolence • The realization of the humanity of all people is the fundamental concept of nonviolence • It goes deeper than withholding from violent behavior or words • It means caring in one's heart for everyone.
Its Difficult! • Nonviolence involves a respect and reverence for all. • Nonviolence does not just mean the absence of violence; it means the greater, unnameable force opposite of violence. • Non-violence actually requires a lot of strength.
Way Out • Building bridges rather than walls • Promoting Love rather than hatred • Enhancing acceptance • Strengthening human ties
Beneath all bodies a similar body breathes • Messages of similarity • Oneness
Alternative to Violence Project Philosophy of AVP • Goodness in Everyone • Learn from Experience • All are volunteers • Not religious but spiritual • Not Therapy but Healing • Are are Teachers and Learners
A Life Connected • Because we are all interconnected, to love oneself is to love everyone; to hate another is to hate oneself.
Ground Rules • Affirm one another's positive • Observe Confidentiality • Punctual • Respectful • Volunteerism • No Put Downs • Everyone have the right to Pass
Building Blocks for Community Building • Affirming • Listening • Trust • Communication • Cooperation • Conflict Resolution • Community building
Transforming Power/Soul Force • Expect the Best • Ask for a non violent solution • Think Before Reacting • Caring For others • Respect for Self
Understanding causes of Violence • Increase in oppressive social problems • Family dysfunction • Intolerance • Ignorance • Lack of focus and understanding