Tag: life after prison

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, […]