Fact Sheet: The Integrity for Nonviolence^® Process

The Integrity for Nonviolence^®workshop is flexible enough to meet the specific issues and concerns of the participants. To further explain what happens during this time, here are answers to a number of commonly asked questions about the experience.

What is Integrity for Nonviolence^®?

Integrity for Nonviolence^® is a values centered process dedicated to the elimination of violence through the practice of nonviolent values. Workshop participants develop strategies and interventions that create nonviolent zones within the workplace, within organizations, and in our communities.

How does this process deal with a variety of participants?

Everyone has an experience of violence to share. Clarifying definitions of key words help participants develop a common understanding of what is meant by words such as: violence, nonviolence and integrity.

All are asked to consider how--from the position of their personal integrity--they can confront violent situations. Encouraging one another to practice nonviolent values is a proactive means of eliminating violence.

What are the basic values of Integrity for Nonviolence^®?

There are four basic core values: (1) create respect, (2) practice of honesty, (3) promote justice, and (4) nurture wholesome relationships. These values correlate with other values in an organization.

How does the workshop leader know what is really taking place in a workplace or an organization?

An introductory assessment meeting with the leaders of an organization provides the facilitator with the necessary group background. In the following sessions, the facilitator encourages the sharing of all the participants. 

All in the organization have the opportunity to complete a feedback survey. In the survey behaviors are listed that demonstrate nonviolent values. Participants are asked to rate their level of satisfaction with the practice of these values. With this tool they are to note how they see themselves practicing specific behaviors and how they experience these values in relationship to co-workers. The survey summary provides a basis for workshop discussion.

How do you get at deeper insights and building relationships?

Discussion statements that include stories, cartoons and examples further illustrate the values. Participants are asked to discern the ways they agree or disagree with these statements. A particular format guides the telling of stories and provides an opportunity to integrate our values. A model is utilized to map our practice of nonviolence in a way that participants can gain the benefits of these stages. Sharing in this way enables participants to gain deeper insights from one another, to connect more deeply as well as be challenged to grow 'in various values.

What's involved with doing a workshop for our group?

A workshop is designed to fit your group. It could be an introductory educational session. But the full experience involves the integration of all of the elements with more discussions and more practical experiences. Having time between sessions allows for the practice of nonviolence.

Integrity for Nonviolence^® is an effective means to deal with violence both personally and professionally because people get involved with learning, with personal reflection and the practice of nonviolence.

For more information contact:

Sheila Kinsey, OSF
26W171 Roosevelt Road
P.O. Box 667
Wheaton, IL 60189-0667
630/909-6635
skinsey@wheatonfranciscan.org

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