What is Positive Deviance anyway?

PSVP has developed a working relationship with Monique Sternen and other researchers from Tufts University who has developed and fine tuned an approach to solving community problems called “Positive Defiance.”  Five years ago, PSVP partner David D’Appalonia brought Sternen to Pittsburgh and three years ago, PSVP and Solutions for Society brought them back for a full day session. As a result, PSVP has invested a small amount of money and lots of man hours into implementing this approach in reducing violence in Clairton.  We are working closely with community activists, organizations and leaders.

To better understand how Postive Diviance works, please check out this recent article in the Boston Globe.

What do you think about this approach?  Would you like to learn more about PSVP’s work in Clairton?