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Non-Violence Project USA

"It's not the violence of a few that scares me, but the silence of many"  

Dr.  Martin Luther King, Jr.

We use knowledge as the best weapon against violence.

The Non-Violence Project USA. exists to significantly change attitudes toward violence among youth. We strive to teach alternatives to negative behavior, and to motivate and engage young people in positive action to make our communities safer and healthier.

We are committed to the idea that only the efforts of young people combined with many will stem the tide of youth violence.

PEACE PLEDGE

 My behavior will set an example for others, and I will seek harmony for myself, my family, my school and my community
 

I Pledge to be a peaceful person in all that i do.

We encourage all students to sign the pledge. It creates awareness and personal responsibility. The pledge, with the signatures remains at the site to serve as a reminder of the commitment they made to themselves and to society.

P.O.W.E.R

Positive Outcomes With Effective Results is a one-on-one mentoring program. The Schools involved include Miami Edison Senior, Miami Edison & Horace Mann Middle schools.

Girl’s Voice

"You are to be commended for launching this important initiative which has the potential to develop meaningful solutions to the problem of youth violence in our community."                              Barbara Carey, Ed.D,         Miami-Dade County     Commissioner, District 3"

"Columba and I greatly appreciate your and your staff efforts. Our young people are the future of Florida, and your organization is helping to build character in that most vital resource."
                               Jeb Bush,
                               Governor
                   State of Florida

"Programs like the Non-Violence Project are very important to reducing youth violence throughout the community: Your innovative and far reaching programs certainly deserve acclaim."                                                                                            Mayor Alex Penelas,
           Miami-Dade Count,

Today's Girls Are Tomorrow's Leaders!

Project LEAD

Long-term Enrichment And Development. A weekly program delivered throughout the school year. This channels their talents toward leading constructive initiatives that result in their maturation into productive, law-abiding citizens.

"Kudos to the Non-Violence Project for what you are doing to make a difference in lives of children."

             Rosemarie Scott,
           TRUST Specialist, Doral Middle School,

"You are impacting the next generation of leaders and making them aware that their choices of today will affect their future tomorrow."

Terri Araque,
Teacher North Miami
Elementary School

"On behalf of the American people, I congratulate you on being named a 'Daily Point of Light'. Your work is an outstanding example of what we can do for our fellow citizens through community action."

                   Bill Clinton,
Former President,

"The Non-Violence Project had contributed so much to this great nation and we in turn to the youth of Miami to continue in this tradition of excellence."

                 Bob Graham,
   United States Senator,

Ambassadors

Ambassadors are students that are guided to develop their own programs to promote pro-social behavior. They learn conflict resolution, peer mediation, leadership skills, character development, drug & alcohol education and goal setting.

NVP. CLUBS

The goal of the N.V.P. Club is to provide positive activities and opportunities after school for youth in elementary, middle, and high schools. This provides an environment to encourage a sense of ethical, social, and neighborhood responsibility through community service and involvement.

 PROJECT L.O.V.E

Linking Opportunity to Volunteer Effort

Project LOVE is an ongoing community volunteer program. We encourage young people to make a commitment to helping others. While providing a service, they realize the spirit of giving. This can develop a sense of self-worth and self-respect.

The Symbol

Talk It Out!

This motivational p resentation series has reached nearly 450,000 young people in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. "Talk It Out!" is delivered to large assemblies of young people in schools and community centers.     The presentation nurtures a strong understanding of the consequences of violence and clear alternatives to violence