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Moving Beyond Short Term Solutions Support after incarceration is often focused on immediate needs. Housing, employment, and basic resources are critical in the early stages of reentry. However,…
A Mother’s Day Reflection from Gerald Dooley, Director of In-Prison Initiatives at PEP At PEP, we often talk about transformation, second chances, and the men working to rebuild…
A Key to Long-Term Success Housing is one of the most important, and most difficult, parts of reentry. Without a safe place to live, everything else becomes harder:…
Staying Connected When It Matters Most For many people, the holidays bring joy, celebration, and time with family. For those who’ve recently returned home or are still navigating…
Starting Small While Building Big Living in a halfway house is a step toward full freedom, but it often comes with strict rules, curfews, and oversight. For aspiring…
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…
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…
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…
More Than a Document At first glance, a business plan might seem like just a tool for starting a company. But inside the walls of a PEP classroom,…
More Than Just Showing Up PEP volunteers are more than spectators, they’re catalysts for change. Whether they serve as business plan advisors, character coaches, or pitch judges, their…
