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Calvin Prison Initiative students lead restorative justice conference
A population of students in the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI) program are helping facilitate some important conversations related to restorative justice, hoping to lead change from behind bars. November 26,2018 -
Radical hope at Handlon
The inaugural class of Calvin College students at Handlon Correctional Facility now have associate's degrees. And with it, hope. May 23,2018 -
Calvin making history at Handlon
On Monday, May 21, 15 inmates from Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan will receive associate’s degrees from Calvin College. May 21,2018 -
CPI students partner with local nonprofit; support victims of domestic violence
With the revenue brought in by their community garden, CPI students have been able to partner with and support Safe Haven Ministries, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting domestic violence victims. May 9,2018 -
Creating an award-winning prison reform conference from behind bars
Calvin Prison Initiative student creates prison reform conference that attracts 300 attendees and garners national recognition. August 22,2017 -
Student captures former prisoner's redemptive story
For 2017 grad Nathan Roels' final film project at Calvin College, he highlighted the story of a former prisoner’s reconciled relationships. June 13,2017 -
Home court at Handlon
In late April, Calvin College students and alumni played basketball against inmates at Handlon Correctional Facility. And students in the Calvin Prison Initiative cheered on their fellow Knights. May 2,2017 -
High expectations for Handlon
The recently accredited Calvin Prison Initiative offers a bachelor of arts degree in ministry leadership to 20 inmates each year. February 17,2016 -
Philosophy prof reaches new audience
Lee Hardy taught a Christian ethics course at Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia as part of a ministry program Calvin Seminary offers for the inmates. April 21,2014
