The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is a global program dedicated to teaching skills in nonviolent conflict resolution and peaceful problem-solving. Founded in the 1970s, AVP originated in the United States prison system and has since expanded to over 50…
The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) and the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 NSW Humanitarian Awards. These prestigious accolades were presented on 1…
STARTTS’ board and staff would like to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to those affected by the tragic events that took place on Saturday 13th April at Bondi Junction Shopping Centre, resulting in the death of several people and…
Traumatic events call into question basic human relationships. They breach the attachments of family, friendship, love and community. They shatter the construction of the self that is formed and sustained in relation to others. They undermine the belief systems that…
STARTTS is pleased to once again welcome Dr. John Arden PhD ABPP for one of our first clinical seminars of 2024. In this essential workshop led by Dr. Arden, a distinguished psychologist, educator, and bestselling author, invaluable knowledge and practical…