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:
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Wise Stewardship
- Excellence
- Love
- Servant Leadership
Each value is taught, discussed, and modeled through daily programming and reflection. They’re not just theoretical, they are lived out in the classroom, on the unit, and after release.
Why It Matters
For many participants, these values offer something they’ve never had before: a clear moral compass. They provide a framework for decision-making, leadership, and relationships, all essential for reentry success.
The Ten Driving Values help shift mindsets from survival to service. From self-centered to community-focused. From reactive to intentional.
More Than a List
The curriculum is woven into everything from pitch practice to peer accountability. Graduates are expected not just to recite the values, but to embody them, especially as they face challenges outside the walls.
Employers, mentors, and community members consistently report that the values show up in how PEP alumni communicate, lead, and take responsibility.
Final Thought:
The Ten Driving Values are more than words on a wall. They are a culture, a code, and a commitment, and they are what make PEP stand apart in preparing men for real life, not just for release.
