How to Get Healthcare After Prison: A Reentry Guide
Healthcare Is a Reentry Essential Access to healthcare is one of the most critical needs for individuals leaving prison. Without medical support, conditions go untreated, mental health can deteriorate, and reentry becomes harder than it needs to be. At PEP, we encourage participants to create reentry plans that include healthcare from day one. Step 1: […]
Financial Literacy Inside: Why Budgeting Matters Before Release
Why Money Habits Start Inside For many people leaving prison, finances are one of the biggest stressors. Bills, fees, job changes, housing deposits; it adds up quickly. That’s why PEP teaches financial literacy while participants are still inside. They don’t wait for release to start learning. They begin now. Budgeting Without a Paycheck? Yes. Even […]
The Discipline of Entrepreneurship Inside Prison
Why Discipline Comes First Before a business plan is drafted or a pitch is delivered, PEP participants focus on something far less flashy; discipline. That’s because successful entrepreneurship is rooted in consistent effort, personal accountability, and self-leadership. These traits are teachable, and inside PEP, they’re non-negotiable. Entrepreneurship without discipline is just an idea. With discipline, […]
How PEP’s Alumni Network Supports Life After Prison
A Network That Doesn’t End at Graduation PEP’s support does not stop when participants finish the in-prison program. In fact, one of the most valuable aspects of the journey begins after release. The PEP alumni network is a living, active community of men who continue to support one another as they reenter society and pursue […]
The Journey from Inmate to Investor
From Survival to Strategy For many men behind bars, surviving the day is the priority. Bills, budgets, and business ideas feel out of reach. But through PEP, the shift from inmate to investor begins; not at release, but inside the walls. The journey starts by reshaping how participants see themselves: not as broken or limited, […]
What Does Reentry Support Actually Look Like at PEP?
Beyond Release Day At PEP, graduation is not the end, it’s the beginning of a new chapter. Reentry is complex, and no one should face it alone. That’s why our post-release support is as intentional and structured as our in-prison program. The First 72 Hours PEP connects with graduates the moment they step out. This […]
From Classroom to Launch: How PEP Helps Build Real Businesses
Business Plans Don’t Stay on Paper Inside PEP, participants build detailed business plans and pitch them to experienced professionals. But that’s just the beginning. What sets PEP apart is what happens after release when those ideas become reality. How PEP Supports Launch-Ready Entrepreneurs Graduates leave prison not just with a plan, but with tools. PEP’s […]
From GED to CEO: Building Businesses Without a Degree
No Degree? No Problem. Many PEP participants come in without a high school diploma, let alone a college degree. But that doesn’t stop them from becoming business owners, leaders, and changemakers. In fact, some of the most successful PEP graduates started with nothing more than a GED and a willingness to learn. PEP’s approach proves […]
What Makes a Great Reentry Mentor?
Mentorship Changes Everything The journey home from prison is filled with unknowns, and one of the most powerful tools for navigating it is a strong mentor. But you don’t have to be a business expert or justice professional to make an impact. You just have to show up. Traits That Matter Most Great reentry mentors […]
How to Build a Resume with a Criminal Record
You Have More to Offer Than You Think If you have a criminal record, applying for a job can feel like a wall you have to climb over. But here’s the truth, your story includes skills, experience, and growth that employers are looking for. A strong resume is your first tool to prove it. Focus […]
