Next Peaceful Genesee Meeting:  Noon, Monday, April 29, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, 301 East Main St., Batavia, NY. 
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Nearly 87 people a day in U.S. killed by guns in the U.S.

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According to the Buffalo News, March 10, 2013, "From the biggest cities to the smallest towns, more than 31,000 people die of gunshot wounds in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  That's an average of nearly 87 a day.  About 30 of those are murdered.  More than 50 take their own lives.  Stil others die in accidental shootings or from other casuses."  See Buffalo News, March 10, 2013, page A5, for full article.

Join Peaceful Genesee in Our Community Commitment for Peaceful Living  - Sign-on at PeacefulGenesee@gmail.com

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The Community Commitment to Peaceful Living

On Nov. 14, participants in the Peaceful Genesee "Path to Reduce Community Violence" created the nation's first "Community Commitment to Peaceful Living":

"I(We) commit to creating a community free of violence of all forms, where all people treat each other with dignity and respect, and which develops the means to transform conflict peacefully."
Sign this Community Commitment by sending an email with "Sign me on" in the Subject line, to PeacefulGenesee@gmail.com_
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videos of Kit Miller, Dr. Gan and Duke Duchscherer  presentations at the Peaceful Genesee series,"Path to Reduce Community Violence" , are available at the top of this page.
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Participants gather at the "Non-Traditional Ways to Reduce Violence" program.
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Kit Miller responds to a question at the "Creating the Commitment" program.
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From Left to Right,: Former Tonawanda Police Chief Sam Palmieri and US Attorney William Hochul, William Privett, Prof. Barry Gan and Jerry Moran, Deputy Director of Genesee County Dept. of SocialServices.
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U.S. Attorney William Hochul addresses participants at "Path to Reduce Community Violence" Series.

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From Violence to Hope

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Participants in a Peaceful Genesee workshop,
"Restoring Dignity: skill-building for transforming  relationships", share their stories...

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Lisa Barrett, Angela Natalizia, Care-A-Van Ministries honored by Peaceful Genesee 

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Peaceful Genesean, Lisa Barret, Student Essay Winner Angela Natalazia, and Care-A-Van Volunteers at Recognition Luncheon
On Dec. 17, 2012, Peaceful Genesee honored Lisa Barrett, Angela Natalazia and Care-A-Van Ministries for their contributions to creating a more peaceful and compassionate community. 

See Recognition Luncheon at the top of this page.
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Angela Natalizia wins award for Student Essay

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Angela Natalizia is being awarded $200 for her essay, "Creating a more peaceful world and community".  For the full essay click on "Student Essay" at the top of this page                    

Peace.  Peace.

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It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work.  It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.   author unknown

M.K. Gandhi Institute Director, Kit Miller, leads Peaceful Genesee program to create Community Commitment for Peaceful Living

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Participants at Genesee Community College on Nov. 14, 2012, gather to create the Community Commitment.


Join Peaceful Genesee in "making the commitment real'.  Click  on the Community Commitment Action Steps at the top of this page.

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Steps on the Path to Reduce Community Violence Content

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Understanding the Root Causes of Violence  AND Non-Traditional Approaches to Reduce Community Violence.  Powerpoint display of Professor Barry Gan's Oct. 3 and 17, 2012, presentations "Understanding the Root Causes of Violence" and "Non-Traditional Approaches to Reduce Community Violence" are now available.  Go to the respective presentations at the top of this page.

Duke Duchscherer, Certified Nonviolent Communications Trainer

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Principles of Relationships: Understanding the basis for relationships can reduce heightened tensions. 


Click on Principles of Relationships at the top of this page.

Pledge of Nonviolence

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Making peace must start within me and my community. On this day, ____________, 201__, I commit myself, as best I can, to become a nonviolent and peaceable person.

I pledge: ...
(For more information or for signing the Pledge of Nonviolence, click on Pledge of Nonviolence at the top of thish page.)
Making Peace
Tips on Conflict Management (From the National Crime Prevention Council)

Pamphlets
Download the printable pamphlet Frustrated? Irritated? Angry? Ready to explode? You’re not alone. Whether it’s an argument with a friend, aggravation because a driver cut in front of you, or rage because your ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend is going out with your best friend, conflict is part of everyday life.

Anger leads to conflict, produces stress, hurts friendships, and can lead to violence. We can’t always avoid anger or conflict, but we can learn to manage it without violence.

For more information on Tips on Conflict Mangement, click on this topic at the top of this page.

Where To Find Help
  • Community or neighborhood dispute resolution centers
  • Local government—family services
  • Private organizations listed in the telephone directory’s Yellow Pages under “arbitration” or “mediation services”