How PEP Prepares Participants for Employment
More Than a Resume Finding a job after incarceration can be a major hurdle. PEP doesn’t just help participants build resumes. It equips them with the mindset, skills, and strategies to pursue meaningful employment and hold onto it. Employment is more than a paycheck. It’s a step toward dignity, stability, and self-worth. What the Employment […]
From Release to Routine: Building Structure After Prison
Why Routine Matters When someone walks out of prison, the freedom can feel overwhelming. Without the constant structure of incarceration, it’s easy to lose focus or fall into old patterns. That’s why building a healthy routine is one of the most important steps in successful reentry. Routine provides predictability, purpose, and momentum. It gives each […]
Can a Criminal Record Hold Back a Great Business Idea?
The Idea Is There. What’s Holding It Back? You can have the plan, the pitch, and the passion, but when you’ve served time, some people still won’t see past the record. That’s the reality for many aspiring entrepreneurs coming out of prison. The idea is solid. The person is ready. The challenge? Getting others to […]
What Is a Reentry Coach?
A Guide for the Journey Home Leaving prison is just the beginning. The first months after release are filled with challenges; housing, transportation, job searches, and reconnecting with family. That’s where a reentry coach comes in. A reentry coach is a mentor, guide, and accountability partner for someone transitioning back into society. At PEP, they […]
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: […]
Why We Call It a Brotherhood
More Than a Program PEP doesn’t operate like a traditional class or workshop; it feels like family. That’s intentional. The men who join PEP aren’t just students; they become part of a brotherhood. This bond begins inside the unit and often lasts long after release. It’s rooted in shared experience, accountability, and a commitment to […]
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 […]
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 […]
After Graduation: How PEP’s eSchool Supports Long-Term Success
The Work Doesn’t Stop at Graduation Walking across the stage at a PEP graduation is a milestone, but it’s not the finish line. It’s the beginning of the next phase, one that’s just as important. That’s where eSchool comes in. eSchool is PEP’s post-release support system for graduates reentering society. It provides continued learning, accountability, […]
Inside PEP’s Leadership Academy: Foundations That Last
A First Step Toward Real Change Before participants ever write a business plan or pitch an idea, they start with something far more personal, themselves. PEP’s Leadership Academy is the foundation of the entire program, shaping mindsets, habits, and character. It’s where transformation truly begins. What Is the Leadership Academy? Leadership Academy is a rigorous, […]
