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Integrity for Nonviolence® : Chart of Values for Nonviolence

 

Create Respect

Practice Honesty

Promote Justice

Nurture Wholesome Relationships

 Self
Dignity of the Person Courtesy: Consciously use basic manners and consideration of others
Hospitable: Be welcoming and open with others
Positive regard: Affirm strengths in a way that develops confidence in oneself and others
Confidentiality: Be careful to protect private stories or information that could be detrimental to others
Common Understanding: Strive to share the same understanding of what is happening
Open and Truthful Communication Reliable sources: Seek out information in credible sources
Participation in events with accurate information
Make plans that are clear and reliable
Gossip: Don’t pass on hurtful or untrue information
Truthful reflection: your part in conflicts
Accountability and Responsibility Expectations: be clear about the intentions of meetings
Clarity: be answerable for specific actions to accomplish responsible plans
Contribution: Be aware of roles, strengths, and limitations when participating in a project
Ownership for the project in which you have specific accountabilities.
Knowledge: be aware of the roles and processes that are needed to accomplish the project
Demonstrate trust and support Success: Appreciate what is able to be accomplished
Belonging: Include respect the differences of others and honor one’s own experiences
Confidence: Participate in activities and make positive contributions
Viability: Be able to address your own needs and the needs of others
General Wellbeing: Affirm that you are a part of making the project significant
Non-threatening place General Safety: Take adequate care of equipment and replace supplies if necessary.
Safeguarding: Don’t exhibit any behaviors that would be threatening to others.
Availability: Balance time for oneself and others
Receptivity: Project an attitude of personal interest in the wellbeing of others
Sensitivity to change: Address personal fears and needs in areas for positive change to bring about growth.
Freedom to discover the true self Involvement in projects that have personal meaning
Personal values motivate choices based on own values.
Skill development: Know what skills are needed to help me develop my purpose
Express: what is personally true without putting others down
Fulfillment : through a personal story path
Negotiation and fairness Level playing field is provided for all.
Find agreement on areas which need to be explored
Actions to be accomplished and follow-up evaluations are stated.
Stay on issue when disagreements arise, stay on the issue and refrain from personal attacks
Discuss areas agreed upon as important in realistic and sustainable ways
Adequate resources Quality materials: Ensure that you have what you need to live and perform well
Sustainability: Look for ways to address new situations
Connection: Be prepared to reach out and serve others
Belonging: Feel valued as a person and for what you do
Stewardship: Be able to use your abilities for the good of others

 Life 
Dignity of the Person Courtesy: Considerate and conscious use of courtesy in responding to others
Hospitable: Be consciously present to others in a warm and open way
Positive regard: Be supportive of the strengths of others in a way that develops everyone’s confidence.
Confidentiality: Be careful to keep personal issues private and respect personal boundaries as necessary
Common Understanding: Take time to explore the uniqueness of each person
Open and Truthful Communication Reliable sources: be diligent and verify your news sources
Participation: events are based on accurate information
Make plans: that are clear and reliable
Gossip: Don’t share hurtful stories or misinformation about others.
Truthful reflection: regarding your part in conflicts.
Accountability and Responsibility Expectations: Each person is accountable for specific areas
Clarity: Everyone has a chance to develop their strengths and accept their limitations
Contribution: Each person is valued for what they can do
Ownership is felt for the quality of life being experienced
Knowledge: The responsibilities are known to prepare for maturing and the various stages of life
Demonstrate trust and support Success: Recognize and honor the efforts and accomplishments of all
Belonging: Value different cultures and personalities through events and decision-making processes
Confidence: Establish ways to promote the competence of all
Visibility: Ensure that everyone knows their contributions are valued
General wellbeing: Support dialogue so that the group interrelations are healthy
Non-threatening place General Safety: Take care that all equipment is in good working order! When necesssary seek resource replacements.
Safeguarding: Ensure that there are no destructive behaviors that might cause concerns about safety
Availability: Establish special times to explore issues and concerns of one another
Receptivity: Take a personal interest in one another
Sensitivity to change: Consider necessary changes. Ensure that everyone can participate if they choose.
Freedom to discover the true self Involvement: Encourage and support meaningful projects
Personal Values: actions and choices are motivated by own values
Skill development: Support and encourage the necessary skill development to enhance the identity of others.
Express: Encourage sharing of what is true without demeaning others
Fulfillment : Engage storytelling to share the journey of life
Negotiation and fairness Level playing field: All members are valued and encouraged to express their needs
Find agreement: Agreements are clear and handled appropriately. Conflicts are addressed and settled in a timely manner
Actions: The wellbeing of all is considered in decision making
Stay on issue: Search for ways for affirmations and avoid personal attacks during disagreements
Discuss: Give attention to realistic expectations and solutions
Adequate resources Quality materials: Ensure that everyone has what they need to live and perform well
Sustainability: Consideration is given to all for new ways to address situations
Connection: Appropriate opportunities for the interconnection with one another and the world
Belonging: Opportunities for personal, social, and spiritual growth are offered
Stewardship: There are opportunities to share experiences with each other and society at large.

 Work 
Dignity of the Person Courtesy: Practice basic manners and courtesy. Be attentive to others.
Hospitable: Have genuine warmth and honest openness tohers, so that they feel valued.
Positive regard: Build on strengths that serve the needs of the group and to promote confidence in ourselves.
Confidentiality: be aware of communication that could be detrimental to a person or to the group.
Common Understanding: Communicate so people have an understanding of what’s happening within the group
Open and Truthful Communication Reliable sources: Credible and accurate information is provided
Participation: in events with accurate information
Make plans: Strategic planning process based on reliable, realistic contributions
Gossip: Hurtful or false information is not being passed on
Truthful reflection: regarding your part in difficult situations
Accountability and Responsibility Expectations are clearly stated about the purpose meetings and advocacy.
Clarity: There is responsibility and accountability for actions.
Contribution: Accept overall responsibility and accountability.
Ownership: Individuals have accountability depending on roles and strengths.
Knowledge: Recognize the necessary skills and experiences needed at all stages of the project
Demonstrate trust and support Success: Enhance conditions to help people achieve their goals and expectations.
Belonging: Honor cultural differences and be knowledgeable about life-giving cultural values.
Confidence: Participative leadership engages persons with expertise and skills to address issues regardless of their position.
Viability: Consider the interactive development of the individual and the organization.
General wellbeing: Promote the growth of a productive and healthy relational organization.
Non-threatening place General Safety: Ensure that equipment is dependable. Replace resources when necessary.
Safeguarding: Establish guidelines so that behaviors that cause people feel unsafe are discouraged.
Availability: Invite people to explore issues and concerns. Find the time to welcome this process.
Receptivity: Take a personal interest in others and communicate concern for their wellbeing.
Sensitivity to Change: Establish a process for change which addresses the fears and needs for all who are involved.
Freedom to discover the true self Involvement: Meaningful activities express the mission of the organization
Personal values practiced without being compromised by pressure to promote issues that one doesn’t believe in
Skill development: Learn skills and gain expertise through educational and coaching sessions
Express: Encourage truthful personal expression without disrespecting others.
Fulfillment: all contributions enhance values and perspectives that are appreciated
Negotiation and fairness Level playing field: Resolve common issues with strategic discussions. Conflicts are adequately addressed and agreements reviewed.
Find agreement on the areas to be discussed, actions to be accomplished, and any follow-up evaluations.
Actions: are prompt and fair to everyone involved.
Stay on issue: Involve everyone who has a relevant voice and should be given consideration in agreements.
Discuss: Use active listening and attentive communication.
Adequate resources Quality materials: Necessary equipment, materials, and services are available to accomplish the work.
Sustainability: Efforts are made to constantly develop and integrate better ways to respond sensitively to the needs of others.
Connection: There is a consistent and clear process for work to be done.
Belonging: Persons have clear and reasonably flexible job descriptions.
Stewardship: Persons are able to make use of their gifts and talents for the good of themselves and others

 

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