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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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Feb 8, 2024


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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Dec 14, 2023


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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Nov 11, 2023


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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Oct 26, 2023


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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Jul 12, 2023


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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Jun 23, 2023


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 24, 2023


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 21, 2023


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 19, 2023
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