What is HIPP?
History
HIPP was developed by the American Friends Service Committee staff in Syracuse, New York, in 1991 as a youth-oriented program to address the epidemic of violence in schools. HIPP is based on the conviction that nonviolence and participation in our communities can better each of us and our world.
Workshops focus on three themes: options to violence; dealing with racism, prejudices, and our differences; and the belief that we can each participate in our communities to bring about positive social change.
HIP training is composed of three levels of workshops, each three days long, with increases in skill. Or you can become a facilitator by participating in the five-day summer institute.
The building blocks of the workshops are affirmation, communication, cooperation, conflict resolution, and prejudice reduction.
HIPP uses cooperative games, discussions, role-playing, and lively group activities to build skills.
A number of young people who have gone through HIPP have become workshop leaders or assistants. HIPP facilitators are of various ages, races, and genders-- reflecting the different audiences of HIPP.
HIPP has been effectively applied in middle and high schools where administrators, teachers, and staff members enjoyed and praised the program. It has also been used with adults and mixed ages in community centers, church basements, offices, and on college campuses. HIPP teaches leadership skills, builds community, and increases participants' self-esteem. It is, by design, fun, easy to replicate, and can be adapted for different audiences and situations. HIPP can go anywhere!
HIPP Services
Initial Consultation
Preliminary overview for people who are interested in starting or hosting a HIP program.
or call us for a consultation.
Introductory Workshops (1-2 hours)
Introduces the program and helps people understand and experience the group dynamics.
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Three-day Workshops
Teaches skills for basic and advanced levels. Approach adapted for age level of the group.
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Follow-up Progams
After initial training, HIP staff members will help schools and community agencies develop independent, ongoing programs.
or call us for more information.
Community Workshops
Offers workshops to groups working with youth and children, as well as adult community, church, and parent groups.
More about workshops...
HIP Facilitator's Manuals
Describes how to do HIP exercises and games, design a HIP workshop, and work in schools and communities.
View sample activities...
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