The Economic Impact of Successful Reentry Programs

Looking at Reentry Through an Economic Lens Reentry programs are often discussed in terms of social impact, but their economic […]
How Mindset Impacts Life After Incarceration

The Role of Perspective in Reentry Reentry is not only a physical transition. It is also a mental one. The […]
The Hidden Barriers After Release No One Talks About

The Challenges That Do Not Make Headlines Reentry is often discussed in terms of jobs, housing, and education. While these […]
What Actually Drives Long Term Reentry Success

Looking Beyond the First Step After Release Reentry is often discussed as a single moment. In reality, it is a […]
Why Opportunity Is the Turning Point After Incarceration

Where Real Change Begins For many individuals leaving prison, the difference between success and struggle often comes down to one […]
Mother’s Day 2026 | The Silent Heroes Behind So Many Second Chances

A Mother’s Day Reflection from Gerald Dooley, Director of In-Prison Initiatives at PEP At PEP, we often talk about transformation, […]
Can Faith and Business Coexist in Prison?

A Shared Foundation of Values At the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, business and faith are not seen as opposites. They work […]
PEP + Families: Our Commitment Beyond the Walls

Why Families Are Part of the Mission PEP recognizes that a participant’s journey does not happen in isolation. Spouses, children […]
What Happens After Release: A Day in the Life

6 AM Morning Routine Many graduates start early with hygiene, a healthy breakfast and a quiet moment for goal setting or […]
How to Talk to Kids About Incarceration
Why It Matters When a loved one is in prison or is preparing to return home, children can feel confused, […]