NEWS

Calling for energy sobriety

Canada and Quebec have committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This means that all greenhouse gases emitted in the country will have to be neutralised in order to avoid exceeding what the planet can absorb. As a transitional target in 2030, we should have achieved a 40-45% reduction in emissions for the country as […]

Recognition and adequate funding required by Laurentian community organizations

As part of its winter tour, the Regroupement des organismes communautaires des Laurentides (ROCL) held a press briefing with about 40 of its member groups to remind the Legault government of the recently tabled decrees and to request adequate mission-based funding to support all community organizations. With the initiative of the Engagez-vous pour le communautaire national campaign, Laurentian organizations, as well […]

QUEBEC LACKS COURAGE

Programmed obsolescence, durability and repairability of products It is no longer time for discussion, but for action! Heads of state and key world leaders gathered in Montreal this fall for the Conference of the Parties (COP15) on protecting biodiversity. Mesures Alternatives des Vallées du Nord (MAVN) joins the Coalition des associations de consommateurs du Québec […]

WHO WE ARE

MAVN is an independent grassroots organization that specializes in alternative solutions to resolving community conflicts and preventing adverse outcomes. We do this primarily by applying effective interpersonal communication techniques and fostering dialogue. We offer a wide range of mediation, facilitation and consulting services to support members of the community in need, no matter what their age, background or social status.

At MAVN, we empower people to find solutions and move forward. By getting them to talk to one another, helping them establish or re-establish healthy relationships, and providing a supportive presence as we work to bring them together, it’s amazing the kind of results we can get!

Alain Desmarais
Alain Desmarais, General director

SERVICES

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For a fairer solution

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Guidance
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For a stronger society

EDUCATE OUR YOUNG CITIZENS

Prevention
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To commit

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WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

Coaching in interpersonal skills
Support for settling disputes
Organizational conciliation services
Neighbourhood mediation
Assistance in resolving conflicts and arguments
Help with judicial proceedings and extrajudicial measures and sanctions involving teenagers (aged 12 to 17) 
Setup of youth advocacy groups
Support for young offenders engaged in a mediation process with victims
Interactive school workshops
Youth crime prevention outreach
Assistance for social housing residents in dealing with challenging or distressing circumstances
Managerial and employee coaching
Training in corporate, organizational and team communication