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.
743
People incarcerated for every 100,000 Americans
79
Dollars per day to keep a person locked up
52
Billion dollars spent on corrections
43
Percent of those released in 2004 re-incarcerated within three years
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.
Letters of Transformation
These handwritten 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...
How We Help
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
The Self-Science Method
Using the Enneagram, participants uncover the unconscious motivations that shape their behavior — learning to respond with awareness instead of reaction.
Explore Our Progress
Our annual reports show how we're creating lasting impact—inside prisons and beyond.
Where We Work
EPP is active in jails, prisons, and reentry centers across: Our trained guides bring self-awareness, regulation, and compassion into systems that need it most.
The United States
France
England and Wales
