The Journey from Inmate to Investor

Two PEP participants in white uniforms standing together, one holding a personal development book titled "Mind Over Matter" by Peter Hollins

From Survival to Strategy For many men behind bars, surviving the day is the priority. Bills, budgets, and business ideas feel out of reach. But through PEP, the shift from inmate to investor begins; not at release, but inside the walls. The journey starts by reshaping how participants see themselves: not as broken or limited, […]

What Does Reentry Support Actually Look Like at PEP?

PEP participant discusses his business plan with a group of visiting business professionals during a mentoring event inside prison

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 […]

What Is the “Ten Driving Values” Curriculum in PEP?

PEP participants seated and standing attentively during a classroom session, with colorful vision boards and program values displayed on the wall

The Heartbeat of PEP PEP is more than business training. At its core, it is a program built on values, specifically, the Ten Driving Values that guide participants through personal and professional transformation. These values are the foundation of the PEP experience. What Are the Ten Driving Values? PEP’s values include principles like: Each value […]

Can PEP Really Change a Life? Here’s What the Data Says

PEP participants seated together at a graduation event, smiling in front of a colorful wall of vision boards that reflect their goals and personal growth

Stories Are Powerful, But So Is Data Everyone loves a good success story. But in a world driven by metrics and results, PEP doesn’t just rely on inspiring testimonials. It backs up transformation with hard data, numbers that reflect deep, long-term change. By the Numbers The statistics speak for themselves: These numbers represent real progress, […]