What’s Coming in 2025 for PEP (Programs, Events, Growth)
Building on Momentum After two decades of transformative impact, the Prison Entrepreneurship Program is entering 2025 with a renewed focus on expanding access and deepening impact. From curriculum enhancements to event growth and reentry services, the coming year will reflect PEP’s ongoing commitment to long-term transformation through education and community. Enhanced In-Prison Programs PEP is […]
The Truth About Recidivism—and How PEP Breaks the Cycle
What Is Recidivism? Recidivism refers to the tendency of a person with a criminal conviction to reoffend and return to prison. It is a major challenge within the U.S. justice system and one of the key indicators used to measure the effectiveness of reentry and rehabilitation programs. Nationally, the recidivism rate remains high. Studies show […]
5 Ways to Support PEP in 2025
Make 2025 a Year of Impact If you’re looking for a way to create real change in 2025, the Prison Entrepreneurship Program offers a variety of ways to get involved. Whether you want to give, volunteer, or spread the word, your support directly helps men in prison build new futures through leadership, education, and entrepreneurship. […]
PEP by the Numbers: 2024 Impact Recap
Transforming Lives Through Measurable Outcomes In 2024, the Prison Entrepreneurship Program delivered strong results in reducing recidivism and creating opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. The data below highlights the scope and effectiveness of the program’s impact. Building Stronger Communities PEP’s model combines in-prison education with post-release support to prepare participants for long-term success. This approach […]
How PEP Transforms Inmates into Entrepreneurs
A Pathway from Prison to Purpose Entrepreneurship requires resilience, vision, and the ability to adapt. These are qualities that many incarcerated individuals have already developed through personal adversity. At PEP, we help refine those traits into tools for business leadership. Our process guides participants step by step, from incarceration to successful reentry, through education, mentorship, […]
Why Second Chances Matter: The Power of Reentry Support
Reframing the Measure of a Life It is common to define individuals by their worst decisions. A conviction, a prison sentence, or a criminal record can overshadow every other aspect of a person’s identity. But what if we chose instead to focus on who a person is becoming? At the Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP), we […]
What is the Prison Entrepreneurship Program?
Unlocking Potential Behind Bars At PEP, we believe in second chances, and we believe that transformation begins from within. Since 2004, the Prison Entrepreneurship Program has equipped incarcerated men in Texas with the character development, business training, and post-release support they need to thrive. More than a reentry program, PEP is a launching pad for […]
