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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Happens After Release: A Day in the Life
6 AM Morning Routine Many graduates start early with hygiene, a healthy breakfast and a quiet moment for goal setting or […]
What Are the Best Reentry Programs in Texas?
Overview Reentry programs play a critical role in helping individuals transition successfully from incarceration back into society. In Texas, several […]
The Role of Family in Successful Reentry
Why Family Support Matters For someone leaving prison, reentry is not only about finding a job or a place to […]
What Is the Recidivism Rate in Texas?
Understanding Recidivism in Texas Recidivism refers to the tendency of a convicted individual to reoffend after serving their sentence. In […]
What Is the Reentry Process in Texas?
What Does “Reentry” Mean in Texas? Reentry refers to the process of preparing incarcerated individuals to successfully return to society […]
The Real Barriers to Reentry—And How to Break Them
Reentry Is More Than Release For people returning from prison, freedom is not the finish line. It is the beginning […]
