Category Archives: Prison Work

After 15 weeks of practicing Nonviolent Communication with 20-25 residents at Donovan Correctional Facility, I am celebrating the humanity, connection, and growth that the volunteers and I were able to witness together. Below are some excerpts from the feedback forms that fill my heart with joy. ❤ A deep bow of gratitude to all whoContinue reading “Celebrating Growth”

Sunaina’s reflections from sharing Nonviolent Communication with Donovan Correctional Facility residents. Click here to learn more. “I used to think I was different from everyone,” a Donovan resident in our Nonviolent Communication program told me. “I used to think that no one could understand anything about my life because they have no idea what it’sContinue reading “A Tiny Seed of Peace in Prison”

Sunaina’s reflections from sharing Nonviolent Communication with Donovan Correctional Facility residents. Click here to learn more. Growing up, many Donovan residents learned the importance of being “tough” and providing for their loved ones. There was little space in their lives to connect with their own needs for belonging, care, rest and so on. “Admitting IContinue reading “Gentleness and Strength”

Matt and Sunaina want a world that is filled with more joy and compassion. As part of that vision, they have been sharing Nonviolent Communication once a week with a group of men at Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, and are learning a lot in the process. Below, Sunaina shares her experience from theirContinue reading “Nonviolent Communication at Donovan Correctional Facility”