How Do You Write A Prison Pen Pal?
Writing to a prisoner is a selfless act. Incarceration is a lonely and humbling experience. Most prisoners find that family and friends write far more during the first year of a given sentence than any of the subsequent years. People on the outside begin to move on while the inmate remains in a sort of stasis. The longer the inmate remains in prison, the less contact with the outside he will have. Serving time in prison is difficult enough with the support of friends and loved ones. The loss of that support makes incarceration an even more difficult experience. Having a pen pal often helps to alleviate the sense of loss that comes from a reduction of contact. Set up a post office box or other private mailing service. It is important to ensure that no mail is sent or received using your home address. Find a suitable pen pal. Ask friends and family members, search the Internet or call a prison directly to find a person to write to. Contact the prison to find out about mailing guidelines.
