H.^XO.P.E. realizes that finding work is one of the biggest obstacles for individuals released from prison.  Studies tracking employment rates for xoffenders  during the year following their release typically find that fewer than half are employed at any point. Finding employment is critical to the success of recidivism reduction or any re-integration plan, as statistics show that within a five year period half  of those inmates released who are not a productive member of society will be back in prison.
As a non-profit organization, H.^XO.P.E.'s vision is:

"To be a reliable partner in reducing recidivism by  assisting  ^xoffenders in obtaining employment opportunities". 

In pursuit of our vision,  H.^XO.P.E. will work with inmates, prison staff, government/non-profit organization, religious/public support services and business owners. Our role with inmates is to emphasis the importance for them to voluntarily enroll in pre and post release activities (Value Development Programs -VDP) that will aid in H.^XO.P.E.'s ability to find them employment.  

Results of a three-year study indicated that when offenders are involved in an effective VDP, which include prison ministry, the percentage of those rearrested drops dramatically. Research has also indicated that if an inmate attends regular religious classes during incarceration, that person is 67% less likely to return to prison than those who did not.