Why Language Matters in the Reentry Conversation

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

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 it comes to reentry, the stakes are high. At PEP, we choose our words carefully because we know they can influence how someone sees themselves, and how […]