Violence Prevention Network USA, Inc.

Violence Prevention Network USA, Inc. Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Violence Prevention Network USA, Inc., Coach, Pittsburgh, PA.

Our work helps ideologically motivated individuals to change their behaviors and mindsets, reject hate and violence, and embrace more democratic and pluralistic ways of thinking and acting.

Grateful to see our work featured in Pittsburgh’s Public Source through an interview with our Program Director, Aaron Er...
02/24/2026

Grateful to see our work featured in Pittsburgh’s Public Source through an interview with our Program Director, Aaron Erb. The article highlights how we work by equipping frontline professionals with tools to intervene before harm occurs. As Aaron shared, “We talk to people in that space where no one else knows what to do.” That “middle space” is where we focus our efforts: building trust, recognizing early warning signs, and offering coaching to prevent people from being pulled into violent extremism.

Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dmnvxh_u

💡 Violence Prevention Network USA equips human service professionals with the tools to recognize early warning signs, in...
02/24/2026

💡 Violence Prevention Network USA equips human service professionals with the tools to recognize early warning signs, intervene safely, and support individuals before violence occurs. We focus on the critical “middle space”—when someone is showing signs of radicalization, but law enforcement is not yet involved, and people around them don’t know how to respond. The training is grounded in over 20 years of field-tested methodology, with a track record of supporting over 5000 individuals in disengaging from violent extremist movements.

In March 2025, Violence Prevention Network USA brought together an extraordinary group of frontline professionals in Pit...
02/24/2026

In March 2025, Violence Prevention Network USA brought together an extraordinary group of frontline professionals in Pittsburgh for our RESTORE training — a full week of deep, hands-on learning focused on the disengagement from extremist violence and the power of human connection.

Our training equips social workers, mental health professionals, educators, law enforcement, and community leaders with concrete tools and frameworks for working with individuals vulnerable to violent extremism. We believe that real change happens when people are empowered, connected, and supported.

To those looking to bring impact to their communities or support work that is making a measurable difference, please reach out to us. 

💡 Join our RESTORE Training!Are you a social worker, educator, faith leader, therapist, counselor, mediator, legal or ju...
10/07/2025

💡 Join our RESTORE Training!
Are you a social worker, educator, faith leader, therapist, counselor, mediator, legal or justice professional—or anyone working directly with people in Southwestern Pennsylvania? Our RESTORE training equips human service professionals with practical skills to recognize early warning signs of radicalization to violent extremism, intervene effectively, and support individuals in building safer, constructive paths.

➡️ Communities across the U.S. face rising polarization, hate-driven violence, and extremist recruitment. In nearly 8 out of 10 cases, someone is aware of the individual’s growing ideological commitment to violence before harm occurs, but doesn’t know what to do or where to turn for help and advice. We fill this critical “middle space” between general awareness and law enforcement by providing civil society–based, evidence-driven tools for early intervention.

➡️ RESTORE is the flagship initiative of Violence Prevention Network USA (VPN USA), launched in Pittsburgh in 2023. Building on over 20 years of proven practice in Germany, where VPN has supported more than 9,280 individuals in disengaging from violent extremist groups, VPN USA brings this expertise into the U.S. context.

📍Training Details
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Dates: November 12-14 9:00 - 5:00pm, with a half-day virtual follow-up session on November 17 from 9:00am-12:00pm.

A hotel room block is reserved for participants who are traveling to participate in the training.

Cost: $150. If cost is inhibitive to your participation, please reach out about scholarship opportunities.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Apply here to submit your interest: https://lnkd.in/d2c9Sb88. Any questions can be directed to [email protected].

We are proud to announce that our co-founder and co-managing director, Judy Korn, has been awarded the German Federal Cr...
10/01/2025

We are proud to announce that our co-founder and co-managing director, Judy Korn, has been awarded the German Federal Cross of Merit today (comparable to the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the US). With this award, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, honors Judy Korn’s decades of commitment to the global prevention of violent extremism and deradicalization which has earned her an outstanding reputation both nationally and internationally. We see this award as a sign that the fight against violent extremism is of great social importance, and as a strong recognition of the unique approach taken by Violence Prevention Network.

In 2004, Judy Korn founded Violence Prevention Network gGmbH – one of the largest civil society organizations in Europe. In 2022, she co-founded Violence Prevention Network USA, expanding this pioneering work to the US. She has received numerous awards for her leadership, including being named an Ashoka Fellow (2007), one of the “100 Women of Tomorrow” by the initiative Germany – Land of Ideas (2011), and receiving the Immanuel Kant World Citizen Award (2019).

With the Federal Order of Merit, her personal commitment to an open and democratic society has now received the highest state recognition. The VPN USA team is thrilled about this honor and extends its heartfelt congratulations!

Thank you to all the amazing local businesses who supported last week’s RESTORE training, including:☕️ COhatch Southside...
03/10/2025

Thank you to all the amazing local businesses who supported last week’s RESTORE training, including:

☕️ COhatch Southside Works hosted us generously with discounted event space & top-notch support from Allison Jensen and her team

🎳 Pins Mechanical Co. donated event space & duckpin bowling lanes for our RESTORE Happy Hour - a time to build community and decompress after engaging with heavy subject matter.

🌮 Condado Tacos donated a 10-person nacho bar for the group to enjoy!

🏨 Hyatt House Pittsburgh South Side took wonderful care of our visiting team members and trainees!

🍽️ Last but not least, huge thanks to our generous & talented catering partners, including Bluebird Kitchen, Cafe Raymond & The Speckled Egg PGH for feeding us so well all week!

🤝 You’re Not Alone – We’re Here to Help In a time of uncertainty and division, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. Whethe...
02/01/2025

🤝 You’re Not Alone – We’re Here to Help

In a time of uncertainty and division, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. Whether you're struggling with harmful beliefs, or worried about a loved one who may be, we're here to offer support.

At RESTORE, we understand that people from all walks of life can find themselves or their loved ones caught in ideologies that feel harmful. If you're navigating these challenges, know that you're not alone.

We provide confidential, compassionate assistance to those who are questioning or experiencing harmful beliefs, as well as to families impacted by them. We offer a safe space to talk, reflect, and find a path forward.

📢 If you're seeking help—or if you’re a professional who thinks someone might benefit from our services—we encourage you to reach out.

Contact us to learn more or to speak with someone today.
📞 412-756-3643
📧 [email protected]
🔗 restore-project.org/contact-us

The application window for the March 2025 RESTORE training may have closed but you can still apply here to be considered...
01/30/2025

The application window for the March 2025 RESTORE training may have closed but you can still apply here to be considered for the wait list or future training opportunities as they arise: https://form.jotform.com/243515153172046

💡 Insights from a RESTORE Training Participant! 💡 Karina Swanson Andrásiková, Violence Prevention Practitioner, shares h...
01/22/2025

💡 Insights from a RESTORE Training Participant! 💡

Karina Swanson Andrásiková, Violence Prevention Practitioner, shares her experience with the RESTORE training.

"The RESTORE training helped me expand my knowledge portfolio. It was important not just for gaining new information, but more so for deepening my understanding of people that may be at risk of radicalization. It allowed me to view them as individuals in need of supportive interventions and social and psychological services, rather than solely as perpetrators of violence and crime."

You, too, can gain these essential skills by joining the upcoming RESTORE Project Violence Prevention Training, designed to equip you with the tools to help individuals reject hate, abandon violence, and embrace new ways of thinking.

📅 March 3–7, 2025
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM daily
📍 Pittsburgh, PA

This FREE program, led by experts from Violence Prevention Network, includes stipends and scholarships for a limited number of participants.

This training is intended for U.S.-based practitioners, with priority given to applicants who live and work in Pennsylvania.

📩 Learn more and apply here: https://linktr.ee/vpnusa

Application deadline: Friday, January 24!

Address

Pittsburgh, PA

Telephone

+14127563643

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Violence Prevention Network USA, Inc. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Violence Prevention Network USA, Inc.:

Shortcuts

Share

Category