We provide opportunities to
HEAL
LEARN
& THRIVE
for those touched by the justice system
TEDx in PRISON
In 2012, we hosted the first TEDx inside an adult prison—ever. We are the only prison to hold 6 annual events, plus 3 TEDxSalons & 2 TEDxYouth events, so that TED has become part of the fabric of the institution. Learn more...
2017 Year in Review
College credit, yoga teacher training, TEDx, Bryonn Bain on the mic, Feminism—all in prison. And on the outside, bringing legislators and those affected by their legislation into dialogue. 2017 was this and so much more. What a year!
Working both inside and outside of prison, our core programs are:
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strength-based, trauma-responsive and collaborative
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based in positive attitudes about people's dignity, capacities, rights, uniqueness and commonalities
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mindful of the wide-ranging human needs for Belonging (establish trusting connections), Mastering (learning, solving problems, and meeting goals), Independence (self-control and responsibility) and Generosity (respect and concern)
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developed with or by those impacted by incarceration, addiction, and adversity
I can come to these programs and deal with what I need to in a real, authentic way. It is life altering. I trust these people and that matters. I’m grateful to be a part of what is going on here.”
--D.C., current student and volunteer in the LifeLine Community Center at Marion Correctional
Those of us who’ve been in prison, used drugs, been expelled from school, are homeless, experiencing trauma, poverty or abuse don’t need helpers swooping in to “fix” us. In fact, forget the idea of help. What we want is community. And a voice. We know something others don’t—people in adversity are powerful assets. Everything HBC does comes from this radically inclusive understanding.”
--E., former LifeLine program aide and currrent HBC Downtown staff
RECENT EVENTS
Jan 11, 2019
HBC Showcase
An evening of art, comedy and creativity open to the entire prison community. Featuring HBC's "Talented Performer" programs: Convicted Lyrics, Take That Back Improv, BBG Poetry and Theater of Conviction.
Dec 09, 2018
Theater of Conviction: Director's Debut
The culmination of a 17-week college theater course on Directing, ToC participants perform and direct 16 scenes by playwrights August Wilson, Neil Simon, and Idris Goodwin.
Aug 29, 2018
The Big Table @ Marion Correctional
Joining the Columbus Foundation’s day of community building through conversation, we hosted 4 “big tables” bringing together 20 from inside and 10 from out—visual artists, poets, and musicians from the Columbus community. Opening and closing, as we do, in one big circle we filled the room with poetry, humor, insights, creativity, and shared time. As one guest shared, "Where can you have a better conversation that this? And conversations like this can change the world. And the world needs changing--Now."
Jul 06, 2018
Theater of Conviction: Trojan Women
This production of Euripides play explores the female experience of war, tragedy, and resilience through an ensemble of men. The production will be followed by a brief talk-back between the director, performers, and audience members.
Mar 04, 2018
Theater of Conviction: Shakespeare Showcase
Showcase of original works based on study of Shakespeare's plays
Jan 24, 2018
Wexner Center
"Resilience" Film & Discussion
Free screening followed by a discussion of the local impact of ACES, trauma, poverty, neglect. Healing Broken Circles will be talking about trauma and resilience-building in the context of the US criminal justice and prison system.
Oct 17, 2017
R3 Legislative Luncheon: Rehabilitation-Restoration-Redemption
With three criminal justice bills on the Ohio legislative agenda, HBC partners with the Vincentian Ohio Action Network (VOAN) to bring together in dialogue legislators and those most affected by their pending legislation. At the Ohio Statehouse Atrium, four speakers, each one a victim or perpetrator of a violent crime (or both), deliver powerful messages, followed by facilitated discussion.
May 17, 2017
The Big Table
Joining The Columbus Foundation's annual community event, this year HBC’s Big Table, becomes two tables, as 24 people, representing a wide range of backgrounds and interests, come together to discuss how the city can transform the reentry experience and be transformed positively by those reentering.
Apr 09, 2017
Poetry Workshop & Jam with Poet, Professor, and Performer Bryonn Bain
Location : Prison Hallway.
Purpose: Fill it with rhythm, melody and poetry. New York and LA musicians bring cello and upright bass. MCI musicians bring drum and guitar, and together Bryonn Bain and HBC's Convicted Lyrics community of poets at MCI--both accomplished and first-timers--create a beautiful day of sharing music and spoken word!
Feb 12, 2017
1 Billion Rising at Marion Correctional
For the third year, the men at Marion Correctional Institution will rise in solidarity to end violence against women. Through poetry, talks, music, and, as always, dancing, we will rise together as we are inspired by young men deep in the process of growth, by women and men who stand against gender-based injustices, and by a community of thinkers and doers who will not sit still.This is an invitation-only event open to a small number of outside guests.
Dec 29, 2016
TEDxMarionCorrectional "Revisionist Destiny"
The theme for our 2016 TEDx event is REVISIONIST DESTINY. Once again we invite people to come together to consider ideas related to incarceration, rehabilitation, and reintegration, this time with focus on how the future may not be what we expect.
This year's speakers:
Rachel Bertner: Recovering Yoga - Recondition - Reeducate - Reintegrate
Joe DeLoss: Hot Chicken Takeover - about way more than food - providing fair chances
Braunwynn Franklin: Peer Wellness Program Manager, Portland, Oregon
Talks by 4 residents and performances by the Kuji Men's Chorus and Convicted Lyrics poets
Sep 18, 2016
Theater of Conviction presents I AM HAMLET
A fresh adaptation of Shakespeare's play developed and performed by 15 men at Marion Correctional Institution, incorporating poetry, music, dance, and puppetry, and features all 15 men portraying the title character.
Aug 11, 2016
GREAT CAESAR CONCERT
Capping off their summer tour, the indie-rock band from Brooklyn will perform a concert for the men of MCI, including songs inspired by their first "life-changing" visit to MCI in 2014. The day begins with a poetry slam with MCI’s Convicted Lyrics poets, followed by one of MCI's many musical groups and then headliner Great Caesar.
Jul 02, 2016
& Jul 03
SECOND ANNUAL H.O.P.E. MUSIC FEST
Two days of musical, comedy and improv performances drawing on the talent and creativity inside Marion Correctional, the Music Fest celebrates the growth, learning, commitment and heart of the young men in our H.O.P.E progam.
May 31, 2016
COMMUNITY FORUM W/REFORM OHIO
HBC hosts a day of experiences and conversations between Rabbinical leaders, representatives from ODRC, MCI Warden, author Piper Kerman and members of the incarcerated community at MCI, to deepen understanding of our criminal justice system.