How to Get a Prison Pen Pal
If meeting new friends in bars is not working out, then follow these tips to find one behind bars.
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You Will Need
- A computer with internet access
- A P.O. box
- A stamp
Steps
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Step 1
Search the internet
Search the internet. There are countless web sites dedicated to helping prisoners find pen pals.
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Step 2
Read the ads
Read the prisoners’ ads. Most sites give you personal details about the inmates.
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Step 3
Look for similarities
Look for a prisoner with whom you have common interests.
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Step 4
Look for a common end result
Choose a prisoner who wants the same thing you do. If you are looking for only a pen pal, make sure the inmate feels the same way. Some are looking for romantic relationships.
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When writing to the prisoner, make sure you include your intentions in the first letter.
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Step 5
Start writing
Start writing. Include personal touches in the letter, but don't reveal too much detailed information about yourself.
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Step 6
Use a P.O. box
Supply a P.O. box instead of a physical home address.
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For your personal safety, and to avoid expensive collect calls, refrain from providing your telephone number.
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Step 7
Mail the letter
Mail the letter to the prison. Include the prisoner’s name, their Department of Corrections Number, barrack number, and sufficient postage.
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As of 2008, U.S. federal, state, and local prisons housed 2.3 million inmates.
