Lonely Inmates in the USA Seek Pen Pals

Meet-an-Inmate.com has been helping male and female inmates connect with the outside world since 1998. It's a simple and meaningful way to brighten an inmate's day.

Your potential prison pen pals listed are convicted felonsand caution is advised. Be understandingbut not gullible. We encourage using this service to find an inmate pen pal for friendshipnot romantic relationships.

Ready to find an inmate pen pal? Just click here for male inmates or click here female inmates. You'll see a gallery of inmate photosalong with their nameageand state. Click on any photo to view that inmate's full personal ad.

You can also browse by age group using the links on the left side of each page.

It's completely free to write to inmates. Once you find someone you'd like to connect withsend your letter directly to the mailing address listed in their ad. Be sure to address your envelope exactly as shown.

Please note: the content of each ad is provided directly by the inmate. We confirm key details such as their nameDOC numbermailing addressbirthdateand expected release date when available. Howeverwe do not verify any additional personal details provided in the ads. If you'd like to learn moreor confirm additional details of their incarcerationwe recommend using our Inmate Locator and select the appropriate state.

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Benefits of Writing an Inmate

How Inmates Benefit from Pen Pals

Male and female inmates can benefit enormously from becoming pen pals with people on the outside.

Many inmates have become "out of sightout of mind" to their family and friends. Offering friendship is a great way to keep their spirits up and let them know they are not alone. Receiving letters also helps eliminate the monotony that comes with being incarcerated and helps time pass more quickly.

A Second Chance and Reduced Recidivism

Inmates who establish and maintain positive relationships with people outside of prison are less likely to return to prison in the future. These connections improve an inmate's chances of successfully reintegrating into society upon release.

Becoming pen pals with an inmate is an excellent way to support these positive changes. It's amazing how a small amount of communication with the outside world can improve a prisoner's outlook on life. Your letters remind them that they truly deserve a second chance.

Becoming a Pen Pal Is Rewarding

Male and female inmates aren't the only ones who benefit from Meet-An-Inmate. As a pen palyou can offer encouragement and motivation for an inmate to make positive changes in their life. This can be very rewarding for you as well. What greater gift could you give someone than hope?

Important Guidelines

The inmates listed are convicted felonsso use caution and common sense when corresponding. Be understanding without being gullible. We encourage you to use this site to find inmate pen pals for friendshipnot romantic relationships.

Background Checks and Safety

You can often look up crimes and additional inmate information by visiting our Inmate Locator.

Some inmates have minor convictions; others may be serving time for serious crimes such as murder or sex offenses. We recommend researching an inmate's background before corresponding. While we accept all applicants regardless of offensewe reserve the right to decline listings if necessary.

Mail Guidelines

All institutions have different guidelines for what an inmate may send or receive through the mail. Do not send anything laminated (like Polaroid photos)stickersor moneyuntil you're familiar with that institution's rules. For more detailsincluding how to avoid potential scamsplease visit our FAQ page.

Why List an Inmate with Meet-An-Inmate.com

Meet-An-Inmate.com has been a trusted source for inmate pen pal listings since 1998. Our long-standing success is largely due to word-of-mouth referrals between inmates who have found genuine connections through our service.

Unfortunatelymany incarcerated individuals are misled by low-quality or dishonest listing sites. While we can't guarantee 100% successwe are committed to providing the best possible exposure and results.

To list an inmate or send them an applicationclick here.

 

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