Reduce the $1.2 trillion spent by Americans on violence each year • Reduce the 2.2+ million prison population in the United States • Reduce healthcare costs • Improve America's international stature and relationships • Increase confidence in government • Improve the overall quality of life • Leave
a lasting legacy for generations to come.
The NVRI is a cooperative effort of many individuals and groups
and is administered by SpiritRidge Institute.
The NVRI applies SpiritRidge's PAR Model in violence prevention and reduction programs.
National Violence Reduction (NVRI) Courses
The National Violence Reduction Initiative (NVRI) is a multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary effort to support the next steps in providing the revolutionary new "Violence Integrative Prevention and Restoration (PAR) Model" to people in the United States and throughout the world. The NVRI is a cooperative effort of many individuals and groups
and is administered by SpiritRidge Institute. The Initiative calls upon the collective wisdom, talent and commitment of American citizens, businesses, public service agencies, and local, state and federal governments.
Full NVRI course descriptions can be found on the NVRI web site. These are divided into two groups: presentations and outreach programs. The principal faculty are SpiritRidge staff. These violence prevention and reduction programs are available to the following:
• Schools
• Families
• Communities
• Prisons
• Military units
• Diplomatic agencies
• Police departments
• Social service agencies
• Relief organizations
• Peacekeeping groups
• Mental health environments
• Healthcare systems
• Employment settings
• Government planning agencies
• Youth support organizations
For more information, please visit the NVRI web site or
us.