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Released: August 3, 2012 - Friday, 04:26 PM

Alternatives to Violence Program Graduation Ceremony

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 8-4-12 11:30-NoonPlace of Occurrence: San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm, 880 Oklahoma Avenue Victim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AOn 8-4-12, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office in collaboration with Sr. Theresa Harpin/Restorative Partners will be holding the first graduation ceremony for Honor Farm inmates who have successfully completed Level III of the Alternatives to Violence Program. These inmates will have completed 60 hours of workshops on alternatives to violence and conflict resolution and will have the opportunity to become certified facilitators. The program began at the Honor Farm in October 2011 as a proactive approach to the general issue of violence and assisting inmates in conflict resolution. The graduation ceremony will take place at the Honor Farm from 11:30-Noon. For more information, contact Michelle Cole at 788-2103.