How do I find a prison pen pal?

How do I find a prison pen pal?

The most popular websites for finding inmate pen pals are:

1. PrisonPenPals.
2. Inmate Classified.
3. Friends Beyond the Wall.
4. WriteAPrisoner.

Is prison Pen Pals safe?

Is Having a Prison Penpal Dangerous? Yes, it could be dangerous. It’s not uncommon for unsuspecting outsiders to get scammed by their penpals in prison. But you need to remember that, just like the outside world, the prison is filled with all kinds of people.

Can you pen pal inmates?

Yes—you can write prisoners even if you don’t know them, as long as you have the address of the prison, the inmate’s name, and ID. It’s also possible to visit inmate pen pals and send them care packages.

What is PenPal app?

PEN PALS ® is a unique social-networking app that allows you to easily make friends from all over the world. Send letters to people to you haven’t met and explore the world through their eyes. Become friends with them and chat using our instant messenger. It’s a fun, refreshing way to meet new people.

Why do people have prison penpals?

“By inmates maintaining communication with society through pen pals, it may decrease the chance of institutionalization. It may also be a pro-social method of reintegration and reduce the rate of recidivism. These inmates are obviously incarcerated for a reason, each with their own story to tell.”

Does write a prisoner cost money?

Inmates pay $50 per year to post their profile and photo, which are viewed by the public at no cost. The site encourages writing directly to inmates or sending a first message through its free e-mail forwarding service.

How do I set up a PenPal program?

1. Getting Started with Your Give InKind Page. Contact your local Senior Care Facility to see if they would like to participate.
2. Introduce Your Senior Participants.
3. Create a Pen Pal Schedule.
4. Getting Other Stuff in the Mail is Fun Too.
5. Fundraising for the Facility.

What happened PenPal app?

However, due to rising costs and providing an entirely free experience for our users, we can no longer keep the service up and running. This is not so much a “goodbye”, but more like a “see you soon”. We will come back, better than ever.