While some people find it controversial that prisoners can be put on websites seeking Pen Pals, I believe quite the opposite. I’ve seen first hand the many positive effects that can come of being a pen pal with an inmate. Prisoners I’ve corresponded with over the years have told me that growing feelings of engagement with “the outside world” and, as a result of being accepted by their pen pal friend and experiencing that friendship with someone who believes in their capacity for change, they can begin to see themselves as something more than “just a prisoner”. All of this can greatly increase the chances of a successful rehabilitation for the prisoner. Having a pen pal helps prisoners: ~feel less isolated, ~boosts their overall happiness through having a distraction from the routine prison life, ~raises their hopes for life beyond prison. Most prisoners I’ve written are very thankful for all of the letters they receive and more appreciative than you’d ever imagine. Having someone who can listen to them and help them with their emotions, aspirations, etc can make a world of difference in their rehabilitation process. If you’re ready to correspond with an inmate today check out: penacon.com and write (or e-mail) an inmate today. It’s free!