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We Believe:

– Thriving communities do not need prisons. Education is a cornerstone of strong, resilient communities.

– Blackness, poverty, migration status, gender non-conformity, queerness, disability, and addiction are NOT crimes.

– The routes to higher education should be forged through compassion, collective practice, and community engagement.

Higher education is a practice of personal transformation and civic responsibility.

Recent News

TERRANCE HINTON wrote the following article for PJP. Click the link below to read the full article. 

https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2024/09/25/nearly-50-relatives-have-served-time-…

The intersection of education and a prison environment offers a blend of unique perspectives and benefits. Ultimately, it emphasizes the humanity of both incarcerated and traditional students.…

Watch. the full feature via this link. 

Watch OPEEP's Spectrum News feature here and here.