Engaging in prison correspondence and establishing a connection with a prison pen-pal can provide prisoners with a sense of belonging – something many have been without for years. They might even develop trust in you if they feel safe enough to be themselves and express their inner most feelings. This opportunity can create strong friendships Read More
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Prison is a world of its own with each facility having an arguably “functional” community, culture, and hierarchy structured by race, gangs, and/or crimes. The many men and women who make up prison communities hardly refer to themselves, and address others, by their “government” name – the name that’s on their I.D. To do so Read More
In prison many people use creative writings, music, and journal entries as a means to deal with their emotions, fears, and mental health. It’s an escape from the reality of their circumstances. Although not many turn any of these outlets into a career. Meet Haifa Mayana, an artist and musician from Seattle. He is the Read More
Prison correspondence is undoubtedly important and something I’m very passionate about, but so is the safety of those involved on both sides of the fence. Especially yours. Discovering a prison pen-pal is as easy as following us on TikTok: @prisonbaes and IG: @_prisonbaes_, but once you find someone, you’re willing to write to please understand Read More
People have been getting tattoo’s done in prison for generations, they’ve sort of been like a rite of passage, and they hold more meaning than just self-expressive body ink. Be honest, when you think of prison tattoo’s you envision the “Stick ‘n Poke” technique, prayer hands, spider webs placed on elbows, crosses, barbed wire wrapped Read More
Culture: Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Awareness Group within prison – Reposted to include Picture
Our cultural identity plays a major role in our incarcerated journey. It determines our cellies, social circles, where we can and cannot go, personal growth and rehabilitation, and so on. Culture is arguably everything in prison, so having equal representation, opportunity, resources and fair treatment is very important. Cultural groups create a sense of togetherness, Read More