Level Up is an adult-focused reentry and personal development initiative operated by Philly Be Safe (PBS).

The program supports individuals involved in the criminal justice system at critical transition points, helping them strengthen mindset, discipline, and decision-making.

Level Up is built to help participants focus on positive outcomes, personal accountability, and long-term stability.

Level Up supports adults who are:

• Preparing for court or sentencing

• Currently incarcerated

• Returning home after incarceration

• Struggling with structure, decision-making, or emotional control

• Seeking personal growth, accountability, and direction

This program is designed for real-life situations, not theory.

Level Up I – Pre-Court & Pre-Sentencing

Focus: Awareness, mindset, and accountability

Participants work on:

• Mental preparation for court

• Emotional regulation and self-control

• Understanding consequences and responsibility

• Shifting focus toward positive outcomes

Focus: Discipline, structure, and reflection

Participants focus on:

• Personal discipline and routine

• Managing anger, stress, and frustration

• Self-reflection and internal accountability

• Goal-setting for reentry

Level Up III – Post-Release Reentry

Focus: Stability, reintegration, and growth

Participants work on:

• Reentry mindset and consistency

• Personal responsibility and structure

• Avoiding negative cycles

• Building purpose and long-term focus

What Makes Level Up Different

• Focuses on mindset before movement

• Addresses behavior, discipline, and emotional control

• Designed around lived experience and real outcomes

• Supports individuals before, during, and after incarceration

• Not limited to employment alone

Level Up meets people where they are, not where the system expects them to be.

Program Leadership & Oversight

Level Up is an official initiative of Philly Be Safe, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization focused on:

• Violence prevention

• Mentorship and behavior development

• Youth and adult support

• Community accountability