Kerwin Pittman

Social Justice Activist, Founder/Exe. Director at Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services (RREPS), NC Taskforce For Racial Equity In Criminal Justice

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

That Moment When You View The BLM Billboard You Help Put Up Literally Next To Racist (Confederates) Hangout & Flag In Pittsboro,NC...Priceless...Shoutouts To The Community Of Pittsboro That Came Together To Make This Happen..RREPS..Emancipate NC..#FreedomFighters #RREPS

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

From prison to purchasing a prison — history in the making.

Honored to be the first formerly incarcerated person in U.S. history to transform a prison into the Recidivism Reduction Campus through RREPS.

This is about investing in people.

Join us: https://t.co/G5KdKoZ90B

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

Purpose-Driven Life...

Honored to Guess Lecture a class at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Mass Incarceration and Public Health. Even in my darkest moments of pain, there was a purpose!! In your darkest moments, know there is a purpose for it also!!

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

Bridging Gaps In Reentry Across N.C.

Today, members of our North Carolina Joint Reentry Council, Governor Cooper and I convened to finalize and vote on our Statewide Reentry Strategic Plan related to Governor Cooper's Executive Order 303.

#BeTheChange #ReentryIsImportant

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

We Are Making A Difference Together🫡💪🏽

Congratulations RREPS!! Over 1,200 Calls Answered & Serviced In Our First 3 Months!! Thanks To Everyone Who Has Referred Our Hotline To Someone!!. We Are Connecting People To Success!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏾

Continue To Spread The Word!!

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

Honored To Announcement:

Our Hotline info is now live on 1506 tablet devices in Wake County (Jails) Detention Center.

The information to our Recidivism Reduction Hotline is now live on all tablets inside of Wake County Detention Center.

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

From Sitting In A Prison Cell To Problem-Solving In Boardrooms.

Honored To Have Presented To The State Reentry Council Collaborative, The NC Department of Correction Leadership and Over 50 Reentry Partners On Our (RREPS)Recidivism Reduction Hotline.

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

Monday Motivation (Success Story): When You Move According To God's Plan🙏🏽🫡

Check It Out.. One of RREPS many Success Stories when using the Recidivism Reduction Hotline.

Thanks To Everyone Who Has Referred Our Hotline To Someone!! We Are Making A Difference Together.

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

Honored To Announcement:

Our (RREPS) Hotline info is now live on 30,000 tablet devices across the state's 54 Prisons!!

This allows access for 31,000 currently incarcerated individuals to our live specialists, who will provide them with Reentry Resources on the spot across NC

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

Views From The News Anchor Desk... ABC11News

Honored to be a part of ABC11News “The Silent Struggle” Mental Health Town Hall. We can't arrest our way out of Mental Illnesses. Sadly, The Jails & Prisons have become the New Mental Health Hospitals. #BeTheChange #MentalHealth

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

RREPS’s Hotline Works.. Check It Out!! Spread The Word!!

RREPS Recidivism Reduction Call Center/Hotline Has Launched

This hotline will connect you with a live agent who will provide Reentry Resources on the spot across North Carolina

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

New Resource Alert

RREPS’s Recidivism Reduction Call Center/Hotline Launches on Monday, April 29, 2024

This hotline will connect you with a live agent who will provide Reentry Resources on the spot across North Carolina. Just let them know what county and the type of Resources

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

(3/12/24) Working Until Freedom Is Free…

Joint Reentry Council Commissioned By Governor Roy Cooper First Work Session.

Time to make these goals a reality:

• Reducing the number of incarcerated individuals who are homeless upon release by 50%, plus more.

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

Honored To Join N.C.’s Governor Roy Cooper for the signing of a Huge Reentry Executive Order.

This executive order will help massive amounts of my incarcerated and formerly incarcerated brothers & sisters.

The executive order: https://t.co/IF1oN5AVyZ

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

Feeding Families For Christmas 🎄🎄

RREPS Surprise Christmas Turkey Giveaway!!

My heart is always humbled but, especially when giving back to the people I struggled with. This turkey giveaway was a surprise to one of the communities that sustained and nurtured me.

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

@ABC7Tim 🙏🏽🫡Greatly appreciated Tim!!

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

Proud To Announce, I Have Been Appointed To Serve On The Governor's Roy Cooper's Newly Created Statewide Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Board. Where We Will Approach Violence Prevention From A Public Health/Root Cause Mindset To Stop Violence Across North Carolina.

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

@JHamiltonMcCoy2 🙏🏽🫡Greatly appreciated

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

@TSmithED1219 Yes. The goal is to approach violence reduction through a public health lens.

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

“Never Forget Where You Came From & Always Stay True.” 🙏🏽🙏🏽

RREPS Annual Thanksgiving Meal/Turkey Giveaway

The Smiles & Hugs Melted My Heart. It’s Always A Blessing To Be A Blessing. Special thanks to NCEO & Coldwell Banker on the partnership.💪🏾
#BeTheChange
#RREPS #NCEO

[Kerwin Pittman @KerwinPittman]

~ Turning Pain Into Purpose ~

Becoming Activist Kerwin Pittman…

Always honored to be able to use my story to inspire and help others. Appreciate Campell Law Students & Kris Parks for the invitation… Change Is Possible..

#BeTheChange #CampellLaw #RREPS #EmancipateNC