Ready for enrollment starting August 2025!
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
Empowering Incarcerated Individuals Through Comprehensive Education and Professional Development
What We Do
The Perryman Project focuses on criminal justice reform by providing education, legal support, and resources to those impacted by incarceration. Our mission is to empower individuals and reduce recidivism through our interconnected organizations.
Potential students
per year
The Perryman Institute aims to enroll thousands of incarcerated individuals annually in its Bachelor's Degree program. This initiative leverages partnerships with correctional institutions to maximize educational access.
Number of potential students
The project targets a significant pool of 1.3 million incarcerated individuals in the U.S., with potential reach extending up to 2 million. Collaborations with numerous correctional facilities enhance our ability to serve this population.
Potential for reducing recidivism
By providing education and support, the Perryman Project seeks to significantly lower recidivism rates among participants. Our holistic approach addresses the underlying issues contributing to reoffending, fostering successful reintegration into society.
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WHAT WE DO
Innovative Distance Learning: Correspondence-based education for inmates
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Education for Empowerment
The Perryman Institute offers a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
to incarcerated individuals.
Our program focuses on various certifications, empowering students with valuable skills for successful reintegration.
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Consultation for Justice
Perryman Consulting offers expert guidance to those facing criminal indictment. We assist with presentence reports, impact statements, and sentence reduction programs to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Legal Support and Advocacy
Perryman Legal provides representation for court filings, including 2241 motions, Compassionate Release, and Sentence Reduction. We advocate for the rights of incarcerated individuals throughout their legal journey.
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Resources for Reform
We provide a range of resources to support systemic change, including legislative insights, policy advocacy, and reentry tools. Our aim is to empower justice-impacted individuals and communities through education, information, and strategic reform initiatives.
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Legal Services
Perryman Legal provides expert representation for incarcerated individuals, offering assistance with court filings such as 2241 motions, Compassionate Release, and Sentence Reduction. Our dedicated team advocates for clients' rights throughout their legal journey, ensuring fair treatment within the criminal justice system.
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Consulting
Perryman Consulting offers specialized guidance to individuals facing criminal indictment. We assist with presentence reports, impact statements, and sentence reduction programs, aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our experienced consultants provide valuable insights to navigate the complexities of the legal process.
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International
The Perryman Project aims to expand its reach globally, partnering with international organizations to address criminal justice reform worldwide. We share our innovative approaches and resources, fostering cross-cultural exchange to promote education, rehabilitation, and systemic change in criminal justice systems beyond the United States.
Pell Grant Accessibility
The Perryman Institute leverages Pell Grant accessibility to provide free postsecondary education for incarcerated individuals. Through Department of Education funding, students can pursue a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies while earning certifications in fields like Nonprofit Management, Criminal Justice, and Entrepreneurship, all at no cost to state and federal inmates.
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Education and Opportunity
First Step Act Alignment
The Perryman Project is fully committed to aligning its programs with the First Step Act,
the most consequential prison reform policy in recent history. Our educational initiatives
and resources are designed to support the Act's goals of reducing unnecessary long
prison sentences, improving prison conditions, and promoting education for incarcerated
individuals. By offering Bachelor's Degrees and various certifications, we aim to equip
inmates with valuable skills that enhance their chances of successful reintegration and
reduce recidivism rates, directly supporting the Act's objectives.
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Focus on Rehabilitation and Professional Development
The Perryman Project prioritizes rehabilitation and professional development for incarcerated individuals, offering programs that equip them with essential skills for successful reintegration. Our comprehensive educational initiatives foster personal growth, enabling students to pursue degrees and certifications that enhance their employability and life opportunities post-release.