• Inside Out Connects is a platform that helps people safely connect with incarcerated individuals through approved mail and secure messaging services. We provide inmate profiles and clear guidance on how communication works.

  • You can write to an inmate by sending a letter through postal mail or using approved secure messaging services such as Securus, JPay, or GTL GettingOut. The method depends on the facility.

  • Yes. Communicating with incarcerated individuals is legal as long as you follow facility rules and local laws. Each facility sets its own communication guidelines.

  • We review submitted information such as facility details and inmate identification numbers. However, verification standards vary, and users should communicate responsibly.

  • Facility rules often include mail monitoring, restrictions on content, and limits on photos or attachments. Always check facility guidelines before sending your first message.

  • Many facilities allow secure electronic messaging through approved providers like Securus or JPay. Availability depends on the correctional institution.

  • Getting started is simple: browse inmate profiles, review communication guidelines, choose an approved contact method, and send your first letter or message.

Below are answers to common questions about writing to inmates, prison pen pals, and approved inmate communication methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Inside Out Connects helps people write to inmates, become prison pen pals, and understand inmate communication rules through approved and respectful methods.