In fact, life inside is difficult and dangerous. Prisons are not country clubs and the average prison does not serve simply as a vacation spot for criminals. Browse the inmate penpal profiles and see if you can help make someone’s day in prison a bit more bearable. Responding to an inmate penpal request helps lift a prisoner’s spirit and improve their overall mindset. Satisfying an inmate’s need to reconnect with friends, family, and society at large plays a huge role in their rehabilitation. Inmate Penpals want to Reconnect with Society