Writeaprisoner.com

WriteAPrisoner.com has become the Internet's catalyst for positive change for all prison-related issues. We receive millions of page views each month, far more than many Departments of Corrections sites. Viewers come to find information, join our advocacy efforts, and seek support in helping inmates reintegrate back into society. We cross party lin... es to support legislation and change that will help educate, train, reform and ultimately reduce our inmate population. We understand that the nature of this website may seem strange to some. We are not disregarding the fact that people are sent to prison as a form of punishment for the crimes they committed (see our Crime Prevention section). That said, they are also sent there for correction and rehabilitation. Approximately 90 percent of them will be released someday. We provide resources for those wanting to change and prepare for their ultimate release. We have an opportunity and obligation to help facilitate positive change in the prison system today. You have shown us this is possible, through letter-writing campaigns, voting, and other advocacy efforts. Almost every inmate in prison today will be returning to society at some point. Your investment of time and compassion can help ensure that many of them will return to us as productive members of society and not repeatedly return to prison as has become the trend in the U.S. Unfortunately, a few states do not allow WriteAPrisoner.com to work with their inmates or you through WriteAPrisoner.com. We need your letters to these governors today. Will you please visit Write a Governor now, and ask them to stop this detrimental practice? The American prison population quadrupled between 1980 and 2000. That's when we went to work - in 2000. Since then, we have helped thousands of inmates, and our numbers grow daily while we continue to become so much more than just an opportunity for a friend. By using or accessing WriteAPrisoner.com, you agree that you have read, understand and agree to be bound by these Terms of ...Read More