Posted 9/3/2014 by Mark Miclette
Learn About Them Through friends. If you know someone who is incarcerated or has a family member incarcerated, ask for the name of an inmate who might like having a pen pal. This is an excellent way to meet pen pals because they can give a personal r... Read more
Posted 6/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
Reading books in jail gives structure to an inmate’s day and may help him or her emotionally. Many county jail books available for borrowing are worn or missing pages. Even if they are complete, there might not be a large selection. Most jails ... Read more
Posted 5/15/2014 by Mark Miclette
If you find yourself running out of things to write to your husband about in prison, try some of these fun mail ideas. Co-author a love story. You start by writing one page and send it to him. He writes a page then sends it back to you. It won’t ... Read more
Posted 4/8/2014 by Mark Miclette
Inmates depend on letters. It is one of their most important contacts with the outside world. By making letter writing a fun, interactive activity for friends and family, your inmate will continue to hear his name at mail call. Make a list: Choose... Read more
Posted 3/7/2014 by Mark Miclette
If you live in a small town or he is charged with a large crime, there is a good change that at least a blurb if not an entire article has appeared in the local newspaper. It might also be linked to the local news website. Some inmates would rather ... Read more
Posted 2/3/2014 by Mark Miclette
In a word, yes. Assume that nothing is private. The only mail that cannot be read by jail personnel is mail that is coming in from an attorney or going out to an attorney, and even then, the jail might require that the mail be opened in front of them... Read more
Posted 1/9/2014 by Mark Miclette
Being separated from someone you love because he or she is incarcerated is difficult. Because all calls from prisons and jails are recorded, you are hesitant to talk about anything personal or intimate on the phone. Instead, you turn to letters. Pour... Read more
Posted 12/27/2013 by Mark Miclette
There are still a few county jails in rural areas that allow inmates to receive packages through the mail system from people on the outside, but the vast majority restrict this activity. If your loved one is in a county jail or state prison, you won'... Read more
