Goods for Gun Program

Dr.Hirsh a supporter of the Center for Nonviolent Solutions had the annual Goods for Guns program on December 10th.  Goods for Guns allows community members to bring in guns for gift cards. The event collected over 250 guns in hopes of decreasing gun violence and gun...

Year-end Appeal

In this fractious political year violence has been all too evident in our inner cities, in our schools and even in our public discourse. In Worcester, our high schools have armed guards, and our district ranked among the top five in the state for school suspensions....

Social Justice Happy Hour on Resources for Teaching Peace

Come join us on Thursday, November 17: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Sahara Restaurant 149 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01609 Free appetizers Questions: inquiry@nonviolentsolutions.org/  774 641-1566 While violence dominates our media, the untold good news is that interest in...

Claremont Academy Featured in Worcester T&G

A recent news article from the T&G discuses the success of restorative justice in two Worcester schools. Our peer mediation program helps to contribute to the success at Claremont Academy. Please check out the...

Remembering Pete Seeger in Song

Folk singer Jim Scott will hold a Pete Seeger Songfest to benefit the Center for Nonviolent Solutions 7:00 PM Sunday November 6, in the sanctuary of the First Unitarian Church, 90 Main Street, Worcester, MA. Composer/guitarist Jim Scott, who knew Pete well and...