Title

BEAR Innovation Competition Pitch: Pactolus, Addressing Recidivism Through Employment and Entrepreneurship

Authors

Athena Gainey, Ursinus College
Hiyab Hiruy, Ursinus CollegeFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-26-2020

Abstract

A social enterprise that looks to address recidivism by tackling the high unemployment rate of former convicts. Pactolus is committed to challenging the high rates of prison re-arrest and homelessness among this group while also seeking a change in the systematic oppression in the American criminal justice system. By offering resources and guidance in entrepreneurship and employment for released prison convicts, Pactolus hopes to combat the stigma that former convicts face.

Comments

Presented as part of the 6th annual Bear Innovation Competition.

The downloadable video file has a run time of 7:12.

Entrepreneur in Residence: Maureen Cumpstone

Judges: Jonathan Gerhartz ‘18, Founder, Fieyo Media, Jen Cohen Crompton ‘05, Founder, FUEL Cycle Fitness and Chris Biddle ‘85, Chief Executive Officer, BCG Alpha

Founding Directors: Rebecca Jaroff and Carol Cirka

Sponsor: Will Abele, Class of 1961

Recommended Citation

Gainey, Athena and Hiruy, Hiyab, "BEAR Innovation Competition Pitch: Pactolus, Addressing Recidivism Through Employment and Entrepreneurship" (2020). BEAR Innovation Competition. 16.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/bear_innovation/16

Prize

Third Place Winner of $1500

Creative Commons License

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