PEP at Thanksgiving: What Gratitude Looks Like Behind Bars
A Different Kind of Holiday For most people, Thanksgiving means gathering with loved ones around a dinner table. For PEP […]
What “One Day at a Time” Really Means in Reentry
More Than a Motto “One day at a time” is a phrase many people recognize, but for someone rebuilding after […]
What It Means to Lead Yourself First
Leadership Starts from Within PEP teaches business, but leadership is the heart of the program. Before participants are ready to […]
Why Listening Is a Leadership Skill We Teach Early
Leadership Starts with Listening When most people think about leadership, they picture confidence, communication, or decision-making. At PEP, we start […]
Why We Talk About “Men of Honor” in PEP
A Culture of Accountability and Respect Inside PEP, “Men of Honor” is more than a phrase. It is a standard, […]
The Hidden Power of Business Plans in Prison
More Than a Document At first glance, a business plan might seem like just a tool for starting a company. […]
Why Language Matters in the Reentry Conversation
Words Shape Outcomes How we talk about people coming home from prison is more than semantics. Language can either reinforce […]
Can Faith and Business Coexist in Prison?
A Shared Foundation of Values At the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, business and faith are not seen as opposites. They work […]
Can Incarceration Strengthen Faith?
Stillness Creates Space for Reflection For many individuals, incarceration brings life to a halt. Routines are stripped away. Distractions are […]
PEP & the Power of Language: Redefining Identity
Language Shapes Identity The words we choose carry weight. In the context of incarceration, terms like “inmate,” “convict,” or “felon” […]
