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"The mission of the Nonviolence Institute is to create, by word and example, a community that uses the principles and practices of nonviolence to prevent, interrupt, and heal violence and to uplift the community."
Our Services
Rhode Island PBS Features the Nonviolence Institute:
Report on How Violence Affects the Mental Health of Young People
The Six Principles of Nonviolence
Principle One: Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.
Principle Two: The Beloved Community is the framework for the future.
Principle Three: Attack forces of evil, not persons doing evil.
Principle Four: Accept suffering without retaliation for the sake of the cause to achieve the goal.
Principle Five: Avoid internal violence of the spirit as well as external physical violence.
Principle Six: The universe is on the side of justice.
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Upcoming Events
Multiple Dates
Wed, Aug 05
Providence
Join us for conversation over coffee, light refreshments are provided. This event will be held outdoors in front of NVI. Event will be held inside if it rains. Occurs every other Wednesday. All are welcome!
NVI NEWS
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