THE PRISON EDUCATION PROJECT (PEP)

On May 27, 2023, the Prison Education Project (PEP) facilitated a college readiness seminar at the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) Trust Unit. Representatives from Cal State Poly Pomona, California State University San Bernardino, Fresno State, Colorado School of Mines, and Mt. Sac College covered a variety of topics including selecting a college, financing education, and choosing a major. Participating youth were engaged and enthusiastic about the seminar.

Beyond

Greater Education Incarceration

(B.I.G.E) Club Speaker Series

On April 14, 2023, seven youth from the Los Prietos Boys Camp (LPBC) participated in a speaker series hosted by the Beyond Incarceration Greater Education (B.I.G.E) Club at Allan Hancock College. The event highlighted Alan Hancock students and the transformative power of education for those returning to the community after a period of incarceration Monique Limon, Senator of the 19th Senate District, also spoke of her journey overcoming adversity and poverty to become the first Latina elected from the 19th district to the State Senate. Youth were engaged and asked questions during the session and expressed gratitude for the experience.