I think I have enough info now I can make a good review of this website, write a prisoner .com. If you have any questions I didnt cover, ask them here!
Having been corresponding with prisoners for over a decade, I’d like to weigh in for a little bit. Prisoners can NOT receive gifts from the outside, so no: “oh, I’m letting my kids make them something” or “I’m gonna send them stuffs”. Not allowed. They’re going digital in most states and even the handwritten letters are being sent to a central point only to be scanned and sent to their tablets. Fwiw: writing with prisoners is kinda dying because of the rise of social media and life getting more digital, also: there’s a lot more scamming going on and finding a decent penfriend is nearly impossible compared to 13 years ago when I started writing.
Hey. So crazy but we have a prison here in South Jersey called Bayside and when the inmates are close to their release dates they can ask to be moved to the farm. The farm has cows (they milk them) and chickens (eggs only) and they move into what is called cabins on the farm and this is their job and life for say the next 6 months. My uncle was a part of this program and my best friend was the Day Shift Sargent C.O. and she had the best personality and really wanted these inmates to use their skills and strength for good. All the officers on the farm were really great men and woman. My uncle said my best friend made them all feel as if they were humans again by treated them all so well and giving them more skills to learn and leave with. Anyway, I wanted to just let you know we have exactly what you said the first 3 minutes into this video. Lol. See, we have many things in common and a lot of the same thoughts. So crazy. Haha. I came across your page for a reason and I truly believe it the more videos I watch. God may have a plan. Lol.
I'm an older Black man, 62. Never incarcerated, but I feel for those who are. Living in Boston, voracious reader, musician, Harvard grad. Looking for friendship only. The pleasure of getting a nice hand written letter is rare. If you would take the time.
That sounds like the game word wars! I got on there to play Scrabble and maybe talk to some people.. but it seems more like a game people use to date online.. it is so strange! Back to you! I think it is really cool you want to work in corrections. It takes a special kind of person to be able to do that. If scheduling wasn't an issue, what type of prisoner or facility would you most want to work with?
Oh man!!! If I could be any job I'd be the case manager. They have so much more to do with inmates and helping them better themselves. Now I would just love to get in to records, reception, maybe intake for the families that come to visit. Anything!
I think that is super awesome. This is similar but different. My mother-in-law is a social worker and does case management. It is both really hard and really rewarding. Fingers crossed for you that you can achieve your dream of working in corrections someday.
As a married man, I’ve actually had male inmates (pen pals) ask me if my wife was okay with me writing them. Especially if they’re sex offenders. So, the question may have been sincere. I get that a lot, and I’m not bothered my it. My wife just asks that I remain anonymous for the safety of our family, but other than that, it is a legitimate question they ask.
Hii, I know it is late for me to ask you a good question. Should I write my address down on the mail letter to the prisoner? Because I don't have P, O BOX that I couldn't afford it at all. Thank you if you answer my question :)
Omg I was JUST thinking what I'd say to that idiot. "Hey Sasquatch. How'd you kill her?" Ugh!!! What a horrible event that was eh??? Not sure I could write a person like that and gain any personal growth.
I'm Brazilian and I would like you to answer some questions.. two months ago I sent a letter to a prisoner, I'm in love with her. I would like to know what I say to her, if I ask her on a date, can I put these things in the letter? she said she liked my photo, she's a widow, that's what's on her profile.. but the fact that she receives several letters, right, I'm afraid to ask for a date, she'll accept and deceive me, because there must be several correspondents her. And how do visits work? can they receive visitors? Because here in Brazil the laws are different from there. I liked her, and I even intend to marry her.
I live on a military base and move every 3 years!! They'd have to illegally hop the guarded gate to get in lol I'm pretty safe!! I highly suggest using a pobox if you don't have armed guards lol
They don't. They pay the site for a year of having their profile up!! I should have mentioned that. But almost every inmate I've talked to is getting their own personal tablet within the next 6 months. Means they can make calls, send emails, store online books...etc.
That’s because they don’t. Every “internet access” they have is an extremely secure prison system. Yes, most inmates can send/receive email, but only through their designated provider, usually jpay, gtl, corrlinks etc. As for the penpal profiles: they can send a letter to writeaprisoner or have an outside contact put up their profile.
Having been corresponding with prisoners for over a decade, I’d like to weigh in for a little bit. Prisoners can NOT receive gifts from the outside, so no: “oh, I’m letting my kids make them something” or “I’m gonna send them stuffs”. Not allowed. They’re going digital in most states and even the handwritten letters are being sent to a central point only to be scanned and sent to their tablets.
Fwiw: writing with prisoners is kinda dying because of the rise of social media and life getting more digital, also: there’s a lot more scamming going on and finding a decent penfriend is nearly impossible compared to 13 years ago when I started writing.
Hey. So crazy but we have a prison here in South Jersey called Bayside and when the inmates are close to their release dates they can ask to be moved to the farm. The farm has cows (they milk them) and chickens (eggs only) and they move into what is called cabins on the farm and this is their job and life for say the next 6 months. My uncle was a part of this program and my best friend was the Day Shift Sargent C.O. and she had the best personality and really wanted these inmates to use their skills and strength for good. All the officers on the farm were really great men and woman. My uncle said my best friend made them all feel as if they were humans again by treated them all so well and giving them more skills to learn and leave with. Anyway, I wanted to just let you know we have exactly what you said the first 3 minutes into this video. Lol. See, we have many things in common and a lot of the same thoughts. So crazy. Haha. I came across your page for a reason and I truly believe it the more videos I watch. God may have a plan. Lol.
Wow that's epic!!! I'm going to look that up!!! It brings me joy knowing that stuff is actually out there. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Aww, that’s a shame. There surely is a non violent prisoner who truly would appreciate a pen pal
I'm an older Black man, 62. Never incarcerated, but I feel for those who are. Living in Boston, voracious reader, musician, Harvard grad. Looking for friendship only. The pleasure of getting a nice hand written letter is rare. If you would take the time.
That sounds like the game word wars! I got on there to play Scrabble and maybe talk to some people.. but it seems more like a game people use to date online.. it is so strange! Back to you! I think it is really cool you want to work in corrections. It takes a special kind of person to be able to do that. If scheduling wasn't an issue, what type of prisoner or facility would you most want to work with?
Oh man!!! If I could be any job I'd be the case manager. They have so much more to do with inmates and helping them better themselves. Now I would just love to get in to records, reception, maybe intake for the families that come to visit. Anything!
I think that is super awesome. This is similar but different. My mother-in-law is a social worker and does case management. It is both really hard and really rewarding. Fingers crossed for you that you can achieve your dream of working in corrections someday.
As a married man, I’ve actually had male inmates (pen pals) ask me if my wife was okay with me writing them. Especially if they’re sex offenders. So, the question may have been sincere. I get that a lot, and I’m not bothered my it. My wife just asks that I remain anonymous for the safety of our family, but other than that, it is a legitimate question they ask.
I liked your review on the watts case, keep up the good work
I've written to multiple inmates, but no just on Writeaprisoner. For example: a serial killer in Oregon. 8 women, and is Canadian like me
I'll be your friend. I love true crime and moved to a new city where I have no friends.
Hii, I know it is late for me to ask you a good question.
Should I write my address down on the mail letter to the prisoner? Because I don't have P, O BOX that I couldn't afford it at all. Thank you if you answer my question :)
@@fresaxvaleria9500 never too late!! Yes, you have to. The regular mail system won't let you send mail without a return address.
You go for it ❤ it's good for your mental health ❤ have you thought about writing to Casey white? 🤔I will be your friend 👍❤
Omg I was JUST thinking what I'd say to that idiot. "Hey Sasquatch. How'd you kill her?" Ugh!!! What a horrible event that was eh??? Not sure I could write a person like that and gain any personal growth.
@@Digital_Dreaming_ yes your actually right that could work out bad ... exactly what case that was I dont believe she did that to herself ❤
whats his info? i can only find it for Wisconsin, i thought he was at dodge correctional institution ??
I'm Brazilian and I would like you to answer some questions.. two months ago I sent a letter to a prisoner, I'm in love with her. I would like to know what I say to her, if I ask her on a date, can I put these things in the letter? she said she liked my photo, she's a widow, that's what's on her profile.. but the fact that she receives several letters, right, I'm afraid to ask for a date, she'll accept and deceive me, because there must be several correspondents her. And how do visits work? can they receive visitors? Because here in Brazil the laws are different from there. I liked her, and I even intend to marry her.
@nadaaperder2742 Conseguiu sanar suas dúvidas? Caso não tenha, eu vi uns textos onde essas perguntas foram respondidas.
Uh 🫤? I don’t think you need to date a prisoner, I think you need a doctor,🙄🤦♀️.
@moonlampje79 no need to be a condescending asshole
Do you use a box or do u give out your address im kinda scared to give my address
I live on a military base and move every 3 years!! They'd have to illegally hop the guarded gate to get in lol I'm pretty safe!! I highly suggest using a pobox if you don't have armed guards lol
@@Digital_Dreaming_ ok thank you so much for answering my question
@@Digital_Dreaming_ I use my actual address and have never had issues but obv for peace of mind if you can have a po box why not.
@@MythDealer usually they're a small charge lol
Didn't think inmates would have access to the internet like that sussspious
They don't. They pay the site for a year of having their profile up!! I should have mentioned that.
But almost every inmate I've talked to is getting their own personal tablet within the next 6 months. Means they can make calls, send emails, store online books...etc.
That’s because they don’t. Every “internet access” they have is an extremely secure prison system. Yes, most inmates can send/receive email, but only through their designated provider, usually jpay, gtl, corrlinks etc. As for the penpal profiles: they can send a letter to writeaprisoner or have an outside contact put up their profile.