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title: "Police, Prison Officers & Power of Enforcement - Center for Nonviolent Communication"
description: "Maria Arpa shares her journey in transforming law enforcement and corrections with empathy and restorative justice through the Center for Peaceful Solutions. Her work underscores the importance of dignity, human connections, and the potential for systemic change."
url: "https://www.cnvc.org/video-library/police-prison-officers-power-of-enforcement"
date: "2026-09-19T18:11:35+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

#  Police, Prison Officers & Power of Enforcement

**Maria Arpa** - Length: 1h:27m - English

**Topic Areas:** Conflict Resolution, Counseling & Coaching, Education, Social Change

 Maria Arpa delves into her transformative work with police, prison officers, and the power of enforcement, sharing insights from her journey in fostering peaceful solutions and restorative justice. Through personal anecdotes and the establishment of the Center for Peaceful Solutions, Maria highlights the impact of empathy, understanding, and the importance of treating individuals with dignity in law enforcement and corrections. Her approach demonstrates the potential for change within these systems, emphasizing the value of human connections and the need for continuous learning and adaptation.