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When people have real support leaving prison, our whole community gets safer and stronger. Former participants often start businesses, pay taxes, and support their families instead of cycling back through the system. That means fewer crimes and more neighbors contributing to Houston's growth.
The Prison Entrepreneurship Program provides hands-on support for people leaving prison in Houston. Transition Coordinators meet folks at release and help them through their first months of freedom with housing, jobs, transportation, counseling, and emergency funds when needed. The program works — only 4% of participants return to prison within three years, much better than state averages.