Invest In Peace 2024 Recap!
On September 19, 2024, the Nonviolence Institute hosted a truly memorable evening— our 15th annual Invest in Peace fundraiser. It was an...
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Aug 261 min
NVI Resource Fair Resource Guide 2024
On August 3rd, 2024, the Nonviolence Institute hosted its 2nd annual Resource Fair at the Nonviolence Institute. The day saw community...
Allison Hernandez
Aug 231 min
NVI Executive Director Lisa Pina-Warren: Featured on The Public's Radio, Political Roundtable
The Nonviolence Institute's Executive Director, Lisa Pina-Warren, sat down with Ian Donnis from The Public's Radio this week to discuss...
Allison Hernandez
Jul 232 min
The Nonviolence Institute Appoints New Executive Director
Press Release July 8, 2022 The Nonviolence Institute Appoints Lisa Pina-Warren as Executive Director Providence, Rhode Island, July 23,...
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Feb 81 min
Upcoming Chapel Gallery Exhibit: RI Artist Chronicles His Years Behind Bars
Leonard C. Jefferson spent thirty-eight years behind bars for two crimes he says he didn't commit. PBS Rhode Island featured Jefferson's...
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Dec 14, 20231 min
A Wicked Meaningful Rhode Island Gift Guide
The Nonviolence Institute was included in this wonderful round-up of small businesses and non-profits as an intentional and...
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Nov 11, 20232 min
November 15: Art Exhibit ‘Makes Me Wanna Holla,’ Puts America’s Carceral System On Display
The opening reception for the nationally touring art exhibition ‘Makes Me Wanna Holla: Art, Death, & Imprisonment ’ will take place this...
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Oct 26, 20231 min
Three Cities Summit: Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls
We hope you'll join us for a community discussion on strategic planning for youth and violence in Providence, Pawtucket, and Central...
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Jul 12, 20230 min
NVI Boston Globe Feature
At the Nonviolence Institute, Providence Police recruits are immersed in learning principles and techniques to de-escalate conflicts
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Jun 23, 20233 min
Executive Director Cedric Huntley Moves On
When making the decision to leave a place after 23 years of involvement, one doesn’t take the decision lightly—particularly when the...
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May 24, 20231 min
A Guide To Our 2023 Resource Fair & Block Party!
Our Resource Fair & Block Party is next week — June 3rd from 10AM - 4PM! We hope you’ll join us and learn about the diverse and wide...
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May 21, 20231 min
Honored: Director of Intervention Services, Lisa Pina-Warren
This past week, NVI's Director of Intervention Services, Lisa Pina-Warren, was honored with the Wanita M. Osborne Lifetime Achievement...
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May 19, 20231 min
SEED Cohort 16 Graduation!
It's the best two weeks I've had in awhile. I woke up looking forward to coming back. - Cohort Graduate What is SEED? SEED is our...
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May 11, 20235 min
Team Spotlight: Fran Irizarry
For me, nonviolence is no verbal abuse, no physical abuse, no mental abuse. None of that. Just trying to put your best foot forward. I’m...
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Apr 19, 20236 min
Political Roundtable: Interview with NVI Executive Director Cedric Huntley
This is a transcript of an interview with NPR report Ian Donnis and NVI Executive Director Cedric Huntley. For the full article and...
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Mar 29, 20232 min
NVI Team Travels To Selma
Three of our Nonviolence Facilitators traveled to Selma, Alabama, this month, a city known for its historic role in the civil rights...
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Mar 22, 20231 min
SEED Cohort 15 Graduation
Every SEED cohort brings their unique perspective to the classroom! Our Cohort 15 was a dedicated and thoughtful group that inspired new...
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Mar 15, 20231 min
Peace Walk: Highland Park Charter School
Thank you to Highlander Charter School in Providence for partnering with us on a student Peace Walker with their elementary and middle...
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Feb 15, 20231 min
Black History Month: NVI Motif Magazine Feature
This month and every month, we celebrate Black History! In celebration, three of our NVI family members, including board member Dewayne...
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Feb 12, 20231 min
SEED Cohort 14 Graduation
We ushered in our first SEED Cohort of 2023! It’s hard to put into words the immense strength, compassion, and willingness to learn that...