2015
First program launched in Jamaica, West Indies.
2014
Second program launched at South Middlesex Correctional Center, a minimum security women's prison in Framingham, Massachusetts.
New website launched
2013
First program launched at Pondville Correctional Center in Norwood, Massachusetts.
2012
Founder Mahin Bina passes away
Mahin Bina Memorial Scholarship Fund established
2011
New Board President named (Stuart Papavissilou)
New Executive Director named (Joe Rink)
2010
Expansion to fourth state: Tennessee (DeBerry)
First program participant appointed to the Board
Began program in halfway houses
2009
First program in a women's prison: Georgia (Metro)
2007
First program outside of PA: Florida (Lawtey)
1998-1999
Computer training classes provided at two Community Correction Centers in Philadelphia. Classes funded with a grant from Union Benevolent Association of Philadelphia. The course covered word processing, computer terminology, spreadsheets, digital photos, computer graphics and drawing.
1997
Received New American Community Award from the National Council on Crime and Delinquency
1996
Prisons & Punishment: An Unprecedented American Experiment, a symposium series, created in partnership with the Pennsylvania Prison Society, and held at the Eastern State Penitentiary on Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia. Chaired by former Mayor W. Wilson Goode, speakers included Dr. James Gilligan, a prominent author, and journalist Linda Wright-Moore. The sessions looked at the core issues of prisons, punishment, and the need to end violence. Other sessions looked at youth violence and the issues of women in prison.
1995
Received Volunteer of the Year Award for Graterford Prison from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
1994-1995
The Leadership In Action Workshop, two-day workshops attended by leaders of Violence Prevention of Philadelphia. Presented in partnership with Operation Peace Philadelphia, workshops were designed to generate breakthrough results in communication.
1994
Received Increase the Peace Hero Award from Power 99FM (Philadelphia radio station)
1992-1993
The End School Violence Program was designed in partnership with Mrs. Jones, principal of Overbrook High School, and the participants of Leadership in Action Seminars. Supported by Dr. Constance Clayton, school superintendent, the program was presented to six Philadelphia High Schools during 1992 and 1993. The curriculum included weekly discussions by an End Violence Facilitator and a teacher. Students examined the impact of violence on the offender, the victim, and their families. Students heard first hand from the ex-offender what his life in prison was like and how it has affected his future. At the end of the program students shared how they can be responsible for ending violence.
1992
Received Recognition Award from Overbrook High School
1990
Received award for Outstanding and Dedicated Service from Lifers Incorporated of Graterford Prison for the Leadership in Action seminar series.
1990-1995
The Leadership in Action Seminar Series captures the heart of The End Violence Project, the commitment to foster, develop and promote the unique contribution of every individual towards ending violence. This program was created with a group of prisoners, known as Lifers, Inc., who were sentenced to life in prison. The program was presented as a six-month seminar series to the leaders of that community. Through their participation in the program they each took on projects in the areas of drug awareness, AIDS awareness, music, arts, religion and youth at risk support. The program provided an extraordinary opportunity for inmates to make a contribution to ending violence inside the prison walls.
First program launched in Jamaica, West Indies.
2014
Second program launched at South Middlesex Correctional Center, a minimum security women's prison in Framingham, Massachusetts.
New website launched
2013
First program launched at Pondville Correctional Center in Norwood, Massachusetts.
2012
Founder Mahin Bina passes away
Mahin Bina Memorial Scholarship Fund established
2011
New Board President named (Stuart Papavissilou)
New Executive Director named (Joe Rink)
2010
Expansion to fourth state: Tennessee (DeBerry)
First program participant appointed to the Board
Began program in halfway houses
2009
First program in a women's prison: Georgia (Metro)
2007
First program outside of PA: Florida (Lawtey)
1998-1999
Computer training classes provided at two Community Correction Centers in Philadelphia. Classes funded with a grant from Union Benevolent Association of Philadelphia. The course covered word processing, computer terminology, spreadsheets, digital photos, computer graphics and drawing.
1997
Received New American Community Award from the National Council on Crime and Delinquency
1996
Prisons & Punishment: An Unprecedented American Experiment, a symposium series, created in partnership with the Pennsylvania Prison Society, and held at the Eastern State Penitentiary on Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia. Chaired by former Mayor W. Wilson Goode, speakers included Dr. James Gilligan, a prominent author, and journalist Linda Wright-Moore. The sessions looked at the core issues of prisons, punishment, and the need to end violence. Other sessions looked at youth violence and the issues of women in prison.
1995
Received Volunteer of the Year Award for Graterford Prison from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
1994-1995
The Leadership In Action Workshop, two-day workshops attended by leaders of Violence Prevention of Philadelphia. Presented in partnership with Operation Peace Philadelphia, workshops were designed to generate breakthrough results in communication.
1994
Received Increase the Peace Hero Award from Power 99FM (Philadelphia radio station)
1992-1993
The End School Violence Program was designed in partnership with Mrs. Jones, principal of Overbrook High School, and the participants of Leadership in Action Seminars. Supported by Dr. Constance Clayton, school superintendent, the program was presented to six Philadelphia High Schools during 1992 and 1993. The curriculum included weekly discussions by an End Violence Facilitator and a teacher. Students examined the impact of violence on the offender, the victim, and their families. Students heard first hand from the ex-offender what his life in prison was like and how it has affected his future. At the end of the program students shared how they can be responsible for ending violence.
1992
Received Recognition Award from Overbrook High School
1990
Received award for Outstanding and Dedicated Service from Lifers Incorporated of Graterford Prison for the Leadership in Action seminar series.
1990-1995
The Leadership in Action Seminar Series captures the heart of The End Violence Project, the commitment to foster, develop and promote the unique contribution of every individual towards ending violence. This program was created with a group of prisoners, known as Lifers, Inc., who were sentenced to life in prison. The program was presented as a six-month seminar series to the leaders of that community. Through their participation in the program they each took on projects in the areas of drug awareness, AIDS awareness, music, arts, religion and youth at risk support. The program provided an extraordinary opportunity for inmates to make a contribution to ending violence inside the prison walls.
