There are many people in prison who have no contact with the outside world or need friends or romance. Make it clear what you want. Even romance should start with a friendship first.
We seek to help inmates find positive influences in their life so they won't return to prison again. Some have a life sentence or are on Death Row. Some still have appeals pending. They are so thankful that you have taken the time out of your busy day to write to them. Please don't start writing and then get too busy and stop because they look forward to mail call.  They want someone who relates to the free world and not just the concrete walls of a prison. A letter is like gold to them. As a penpal you will also experience joy from writing. Ask yourself if you feel comfortable about giving your physical home address to the inmate. If you do not, you might want to rent a P.O. Box number.
We do not verify the accuracy of the inmate information contained on this site. All information is provided by the inmate listed. Please use your best judgment and common sense when corresponding with any inmate listed. You may wish to check out the inmate prior to writing them. Some states have information online and all will provide basic information upon request.  You may find the individual states Department of Corrections internet listing by clicking on the underlined link Department of Corrections
We accept no responsibility and no liability for any content posted about the inmates.  Each inmate provides his/her own information.  By writing an inmate, you agree not to hold OLI, it's owners, or volunteer associates responsible for any actions that might occur from having correspondence with the inmates found on this site. 
OLI is not responsible for any actions that might occur from writing to inmates posted on this website. We, therefore, cannot be held liable for anything resulting in your having or having had correspondence with inmates. Must be 18 years old to write to an inmate.
We are not a dating service. Anyone who has a loved one in prison might want to join our support group: Outside Looking In 4U@yahoogroups.com

Matthew 25:35-36 I was in prison and you visited me.