The Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse will offer Alternatives to Violence Training for free from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July, 14, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, and conclude from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 16, followed by a celebration dinner. The sessions will be held at the Dunbar Center, located at 1453 S. State St.  Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is a life-changing training program which teaches participants to transform conflict through methods of non-violence. The training program is for both youth and adults. There is no cost to attend, and meals will be provided during each day of the training. Participants in this initial training session will be instrumental in shaping the future of AVP in Syracuse. Registration is already underway and is limited to no more than 20 to 25 persons. To make a reservation, call the ACTS office at (315) 416-6363 or by calling Craig French at  (315) 657-5869. Participants must attend all three sessions to receive the AVP certification, as they build on each other.