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” have long been used to define individuals by their past actions, often overshadowing their humanity and potential for growth. Recognizing this, the Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) has adopted person-first language, referring to individuals as “participants,” […]
