VFH Violence & Community Center
Curriculum & Workshops
Research: on the effects of violence on individual and communal beliefs, values, and world views.
- International Fellowship Program
- International Scholars Exchange Program
Resources: Public education materials on humanities and violence based on research
- Web-based resource site and newsletter
- Small, accessible publications like After Violence series
- Radio/YouTube/Podcast Programs
- Tough Times Companion
Outreach:
- One day introductory workshops to role of humanities in violence recovery
- Four-day workshops in skills development for volunteers using the humanities in violence recovery (see Listening Rooms below)
- Professional Training in post-violence community work using the humanities, and commensurate certification through professional organization(s)
- Listening Rooms - Assistance to those trained in setting up of small spaces where violent experiences can be discussed among peers, with aid of humanities-trained guides. These spaces can be in any facility, and will function like many other peer counseling activities, but with a humanities focus. Opportunities for telling, thinking about, understanding, writing out, working with others, and so on according to the humanities principles presented below will be possible in listening rooms.
