1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since its inception in 2004, 2,180 individuals have graduated from PEP.
Texas Economic Impact
189
Businesses
471
Direct Jobs
389
Additional Jobs
Supported
$46.3M
Total Annual Income
$67.1M
Total Annual Value Added
$122.5M
Total Annual Output
Reducing Recidivism 7%
PEP 3-Year Recidivism Rate
( Weighted Average)
23%
Texas 3-Year Male Recidivism Rate
Net Fiscal Impact
794%
Five-Year
“Return on Investment”
$4.3 million
in total cost savings to the
state and federal government In 2017
Economic Opportunity
100%
employed or self-employed within 90 days
361
businesses started by PEP graduates
1 in 4
released PEP graduates
start a business
$ $21.19
Avg. hourly wages for PEP graduate
employees and entrepreneurs