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PEP graduates share a lighthearted moment backstage as they prepare for the cap and gown ceremony, smiling and supporting one another before the celebration

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 stigma or create space for growth. And when…

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Smiling graduate in cap and gown celebrating achievement

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…

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