Breaking Cycles Through Fatherhood & Reentry Support | Dr. Stewart Perrilliat
By Lana Reid | February 25, 2026
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Dr. Stewart Perrilliat, founder of Man 2 Man Urban Youth Advocate, to discuss breaking cycles through fatherhood education, reentry support, and emotional growth for men. Dr. Perrilliat shares how his work inside and outside of prisons helps men strengthen relationships, rebuild families, and develop the tools needed to successfully transition back into their communities. The conversation highlights accountability, emotional intelligence, and the power of mentorship in creating long-term change.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Dr. Stewart Perrilliat offers a powerful conversation on fatherhood, healing, and second chances.
Dr. Perrilliat explains how his program, Man 2 Man Urban Youth Advocate, focuses on helping men become more present fathers, partners, and community leaders. His work centers on education, mentorship, and emotional development, with a strong emphasis on breaking generational cycles that impact families and communities.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Dr. Perrilliat explore the challenges men face when transitioning from incarceration back into everyday life. Dr. Perrilliat discusses how reentry requires more than employment opportunitiesโit requires emotional support, parenting education, and guidance for rebuilding trust and relationships. He shares how his work in prison programs, including efforts at San Quentin, supports men as they prepare for life beyond incarceration.
The discussion also highlights the importance of responsible fatherhood. Dr. Perrilliat explains how co-parenting education and relationship skills help men reconnect with their children and strengthen family structures. By focusing on accountability, communication, and emotional awareness, his work helps men develop tools that support long-term stability and growth.
This episode reinforces the importance of mentorship, emotional intelligence, and fatherhood education as pathways toward healing, family stability, and reduced recidivism.
About the Guest
Dr. Stewart Perrilliat is the founder of Man 2 Man Urban Youth Advocate, a program dedicated to responsible fatherhood education, reentry mentorship, and emotional development for men. His work focuses on helping men rebuild families, strengthen relationships, and successfully transition back into their communities.
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https://www.man2man-uya.org
https://www.instagram.com/man2manurbanyouth
https://www.facebook.com/man2manurbanyouthadvocate
https://www.linkedin.com/in/man2man-urban-youth-advocate-1250b247
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men who are mentors, educators, and advocates working to strengthen families and uplift communities through leadership and service.
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The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
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