The new workshop manual reflects ten years worth of facilitator collaboration in that regard. It really does seek to engage people where they re at, not where we d like them to be. HIP is a three-day, fun workshop about alternatives to violence, dealing with prejudice and positive social change. Lots of games and fun, with serious stuff too. The idea is to change the existing culture by building a support network of youth and adults committed to non-violent methods.
Facilitators help create and share the experience in a Basic workshop.
That experience is deepened and focused in Advanced workshops where the participants themselves are empowered to shape the focus. During the workshops they are encouraged to become facilitators and take the Training for Facilitator workshop. Here they gain more experience in passing the HIP process on to others. Adults are encouraged to engage in the workshops as participants. This is another way that HIP seeks to break down barriers.