PRISONFRIENDSHIP - Write a prisoner
- Prison Penpal Program

Are you looking to make a difference in someone’s life? Or do you just want to talk to someone who is lonely and needs a friend? Maybe you have wondered what a day in prison is like or have a genuine interest in criminal justice? Even if it is curiosity or a genuine desire to connect with someone, you can change someone’s life by writing a letter to someone in prison.          

No matter the reason to corresponde and befriend someone who is locked up, writing a prisoner and becoming a penpal through PrisonFriendship is the way to go. Take a look at our PRISONFRIENDSHIP MEMBERS to find a prison pen pal that is right for you!

Reach out today and write an inmate. You will make a difference in someone’s life – including your own.

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VIP Prison Penpals

Michael Berry

Michael Berry

I have never been a fan of writing introductions (smile), but I
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Angel Valencia

Angel Valencia  # AD6442

Let’s be honest… I’m fugly. And to add insult to injury, I’m
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Antonio Smith

Antonio Smith # 1421790

My name is Antonio Smith, but everyone calls me Teezy. I’m from
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Gabriel Cortez

Gabriel Cortez # BD7250

Wassuhp my name is Gabriel, just looking for someone to chop it
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Eduardo Anguiano-Gonzalez

Eduardo Anguiano-Gonzalez # 83456

I’m a very down to earth and fun loving 37 year old
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Demetrius Wallace

Demetrius Wallace # 1705834

IM 25 YRS OLD AND I BEEN INCARCERATED SiNCE I WAS18 YEARS
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Stephanie Christensen

Stephanie Christensen # 99286

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I’m a 30yr. old Native/Hispanic woman. I
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Owen Reneau

Owen Reneau # M16533

My name is Owen, but I go by “O”. I’m from the
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Jamal Pleasants

Jamal Pleasants # 1183022

Looking to build a bridge with someone genuine and down to earth
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Antoine Watson

Antoine Watson # R30859

Hello! My name is Antoine Watson. Nice to meet you! Hello! My
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Pierre Davis

Pierre Davis # M51374

My name is Pierre Davis. I’m 30 years old. I have been
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Michael Rose

Michael Rose # 778437

I am Michael and 27 years old as you know. A few
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PRISONFRIENDSHIP MEMBERS -
Who is still waiting for someone to write to them

Some of our members haven’t got many responses and are in need of a friend. You can really brighten their day and make a difference by reaching out, even if it is just to say “Hi!”. On our Inmates Needing Mail page we have some prisoners who are still looking for pen pals. Provide some hope, support and happiness by reaching out today!

Provide some hope, support and happiness by reaching out today!

Creating a membership for someone is easy to do, just click the button below

Sign up your friend or loved one to become a prisonfriendship member

WHY WRITE A PRISONER?

We believe that all prisoners benefit from the support and encouragement of non-incarcerated individuals. Having a connection with someone in the free world significantly affects the inmates thinking, attitude, and behavior… not to mention the powerful impact it has on their well being as a whole. No matter the reason to write a prisoner, becoming a pen-pal to an inmate in jail will make a huge difference in their life.

Whether your potential penpals are in county jail, State prison, Federal prison, detention facilities or pre-release rehabilitation & correction centers… Your pen pal will greatly appreciate your companionship. Communicating with a prisoner gives them an outlet to express themselves from behind the walls. You’ll discover through your correspondence that even though these women and men inmates are locked up, they still have so much to offer.

Being a pen-pal is rewarding in many ways, so don’t wait! Write a letter or send an email to someone behind bars. Reach out today and write a prisoner. You will make a difference in someone’s life – including your own.

Based on our own experience and information provided by prison advocacy groups & the Federal Bureau of Prisons, pen-pal programs such as PrisonFriendship.com have consistently reduced recidivism rates among incarcerated individuals. Prisoners who have strong support systems independent of their immediate family makes the transition back into society much easier; therefore, pen pal programs like PrisonFriendship play a major role in an offender’s reintegration and reentry into their communities. It has also been documented that many of the prisoners suffer from emotional and mental disorders. According to a recent study in the UK about half of all female inmates (49%) and a quarter of male prisoners (23%) suffer from anxiety and/or depression. Suicide is another issue that plagues incarcerated adults. About 30% of those who commit suicide have no contact with the outside world. Becoming a pen pal helps reduce the feelings of loneliness that isolation creates. Being a friend to someone in jail also helps with their self image which generates happiness and a sense of hope for the future. So why write a prisoner? Because you can literally give someone the hope they need that saves their life. So look through our PRISON PEN PALS today and find your new friend It must be noted that prisoners are not the only ones who benefit from pen pal correspondence. Elizabeth Greenwood is a journalist and author of “Love Lockdown: Dating, Sex and Marriage in America’s Prisons“. She concluded after interviewing several women that friendships and relationships with men incarcerated had a positive effect on their lives. It boosted their self-esteem and reduced fear & insecurity. This new found confidence led to greater productivity in their lives. Many of these women went back to school, started new careers or businesses and became social activists in the community.

So why write a prisoner?

Because inmates aren’t the only people who benefit from pen pal friendships. Being there for someone else, is also being there for yourself too. Outside of being an inspiration and agent of change in a prisoner’s life, becoming a pen pal can build a lifelong friendship. Men and women prisoners have a lot to offer and can really be the kind of friend you need in your life. Most of the inmates who took the time to think about their choices and really work on themselves, have become better people. As a result, they have transformed who they are and are worthy of genuine friendship. So why make an inmate connection? Because having a few prison penpals adds something meaningful to your life and makes the world a better place through it all. Do you have any questions on how to write a prisoner you don’t know?  Check out our FAQ or our more information page!
Blogs From Behind The Bars

Have you ever thought about what goes through the mind of a prisoner? What do they care about? What do they think about when they are alone in their cell? If these thoughts ever crossed your mind, then our blog platform called PF Journals is something you’ll enjoy. Check it out and visit the minds of the men & women locked up. 

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Willie Hobdy

Hurt & Pain

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Write Me
Jason Aitken

Write Me!

Hello to everyone who comes to my page and reads this blog. I want to thank you for checking me out. Unfortunately, I haven’t had

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Our Mission

Our mission in creating our prison pen pal service was to provide a way for the millions of people incarcerated to meet new people. We do understand the importance and value of having healthy positive relationships, no matter your circumstances, especially for those in prison. Write to a prisoner to change a life – Maybe your own!

Doing time alone is a terrible thing. As many prisoners have limited contact with their families or nobody at all. We also believe that having support and encouragement while in prison is essential to their transition back into society and reducing recidivism. And no one can deny that there needs to be change when it comes to the prison system. So it is for these reasons that this website was born. Reach out to a  PF member today, write a prisoner online and become a part of the solution.

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