Patrick Maxwell ’11 on conflict resolution and international humanitarian law
Patrick Maxwell is a dual-degree candidate for his JD at Harvard Law School and his MA in Law and Diplomacy at The Fletcher School at Tufts University.
Criminal Justice & Restorative Justice major
About
Learn how to approach the criminal justice system using restorative justice. Find ways to bring together offenders, victims and community members to repair harm and develop right relationships.
Because our program focuses on criminal justice systems through a restorative justice lens, you’ll be on the cutting edge of new theories and systems, implementing restorative practices in schools, the workplace and at a societal level. You’ll have the opportunity to work inside our local jail directly with offenders through the Inside-Out Exchange Program, putting a human face on the current criminal justice system.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you’ll have an understanding of criminal justice history and practices, with a focus on social theories of crime, criminalization and society. Restorative and transformative approaches to justice are an integral part of the program, as well as a focus on marginalized groups and the effect of criminal justice systems that neglect or downplay societal factors.
News & Events
Four alumni graduate from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
Four Goshen College alumni graduated from the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) on May 1, 2021 in Elkhart, Indiana.
Clinton Stroble ’19: Connecting justice with relationship building
Clinton Stroble '19 is a community supervision officer with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS), where he connects with people on probation and parole.
Stats
95%
of our peace, justice and conflict studies alumni volunteer at least once a year
1:1
ratio of Goshen College students to incarcerated students in the “Inside-Out” program at the Elkhart County Jail
94%
of history alumni agree that their undergraduate education prepared them for graduate or professional school
95%
of PJCS alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
100%
of GC history and political science faculty have Ph.D.s
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
English and History
Lydette Assefa ’09
Lydette Assefa ’09 is an attorney and clinical fellow with the Children & Family Justice Center at the Bluhm Legal Clinic at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Lydette's story
Bible and Religion
Philip Thomas ’87
With more than 25 years of experience in conflict prevention, transformation and peacebuilding, Philip Thomas ’87 has dedicated his life to helping facilitate peace and reconciliation.
Philip's story
Clarissa Gaff '00 History Alumni
Clarissa Gaff '00
Clarissa Gaff graduated from Goshen College in 2000 with a degree in English along with a history minor. Today, she is a staff attorney at Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation.
Clarissa's story
Young Alumni Award Winner
Rob Vander Giessen-Reitsma ’05 takes a hands-on approach toward peace and justice
Rob Vander Giessen-Reitsma ’05 is using his peace, justice and conflict studies major to solve injustices with a Christ-centered approach.
Rob's story
History
Allen Bohnert ’98
Allen Bohnert ('98) is an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio. His work is featured in the recent documentary The Penalty, available on Amazon Video. He looks forward to being left unemployed.
Allen's story
Broadcasting and Theater
Sammy Rosario '13
Sammy Rosario is a humanitarian lawyer in San Francisco, California, who follow's GC's core values to help bring peace to the world.
Sammy's story
