Prison pen pals
A post going around Tumblr alerted me to the Black and Pink pen pal program in support of QUILTBAG prisoners. I signed up for one pen pal, then another when I hadn’t heard back in two weeks. I have now heard back from both.
If you want to get really resolute about prison abolition, pen pals are very effective ( Read more... )
If you want to get really resolute about prison abolition, pen pals are very effective ( Read more... )
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My sis-in-law is on the other side of this. She works as a paralegal in the department that handles prisoner/inmate communications in the federal system in Colorado. Likewise, fairly intense.
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I've gotta say, the CO regs *really suck*. California has profound, profound problems, but:
CA: 6 cu ft of personal possessions, CO: 3 cu ft (!!!)
CA: mail allowance for indigent prisoners is all writing materials and postage for 5 letters/week, CO: postage only, 4 letters/month
CA: allows mailing in blank writing paper, cards, envelopes, and stamp books, CO: absolutely no blank writing materials or supplies (not even pre-addressed envelopes with preprinted metered postage)
CA: Has vendor arrangements for people to send pre-approved items in care packages (such as writing materials and art supplies), CO: no vendor arrangements and has a maximum count of books that you can keep in your 3 cu ft of space.
It's like, I don't even see a profiteering motive on this one. I imagine the people writing the regs just sat around cackling.
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