The End Violence Project is a non-profit organization created by Mahin Bina and a dedicated team with the mission to end violence without violence. We provide leadership programs to inmates and ex-offenders that help them to create a successful transition back to life with their families and communities. This results in community healing and safer neighborhoods - -the end of violence where it had once been commonplace

Our six-month leadership program is voluntary. All of the inmates and ex-offenders that participate have a strong commitment to living a positive life and ending the cycle of violence and incarceration. They strive to become End Violence Facilitators in their communities. Through the program, they learn a variety of skills that prepare them for a life that is dedicated to the improvement of society.

After completing the program, some of our graduates have become public speakers. They speak about the impact of incarceration and the cycle of violence at high schools and middle schools, and to community organizations. Other graduates have created projects, such as tennis camps, to provide a safe and stimulating place for youth to be after school. Above all, the graduates of our program spark community conversations about the possibility of a life and a society free from violence.

In addition to the programs offered inside of prisons, the End Violence Project also works with the residents of community correction centers (previously known as halfway houses).. It is in these centers that we continue our support for ex-offenders that are committed to staying free and who strive to be leaders in their own communities. We provide opportunities for them to experience leadership by helping other ex-offenders become leaders as well. In addition to the ongoing training in these community correction centers, the program also provides much needed practical assistance including assistance in obtaining proper identification, transportation passes and clothing, and support in finding legal employment.