EPP provides a nurturing foundation in which magical transformations do happen...I commend EPP for their exceptional work.
Cliff Kusaj, Psy.D., Former Chief Psychologist Board of Parole Hearings Forensic Assessment Division Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Incarceration statistics
These figures highlight both the reach of EPP’s impact and the urgent systemic challenges we aim to transform. Behind each number is a human story.
43
Percent of individuals released in 2004 re-incarcerated within three years
80
Billion dollars spent annually to incarcerate people in the United States
2
Million people incarcerated in the United States; the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world
580
People incarcerated for every
100,000 Americans
Voices from the Inside
I didn’t know who I was. The Enneagram helped me find myself and understand my problems. Now, I can make better decisions, pause before I react, and treat others with compassion.
Alex Senegal, Board Member, EPP Ambassador
Letters of Transformation
These letters come directly from the hearts of our students. They offer an unfiltered look at the impact of the Enneagram Prison Project — in their own words, from inside the system and beyond.
A New Direction from Within
Antoinette Yancey, CCWF Graduate, 2025
The EPP has been the best thing to happen to me. It’s the first time I’ve felt true direction outside of my religion. I’ve discovered solutions already within myself...
Repainting My Life
Ashley Walls, Class of 2018 & 2022
I'm writing to express my profound appreciation for the Enneagram Prison Project (EPP) and its invaluable program. Participating in this class has been a truly transformative experience...
Our Approach
At EPP, we believe change begins within. Our programs help individuals understand their behaviors and grow into healthier versions of themselves.
Healing Through Self-Discovery
EPP empowers individuals to:
Examine thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs
Identify and shift harmful patterns
Reframe personal stories with compassion and accountability
Understanding Self and Others
Using the Enneagram, participants uncover the unconscious motivations that shape their behavior — learning to respond with awareness instead of reaction.
Where We Work
EPP is active in jails, prisons, and reentry centers across the US and Europe: Our trained guides bring self-awareness, regulation, and compassion into systems that need it most.
The United States
France
England and Wales
