PenPals.Buzz: Connecting Inmates with the Outside World

PenPals.Buzz: Helping Inmates Connect with the Outside World

San Francisco, CA - August 27, 2024 (USANews.com) - PenPals.Buzz, a groundbreaking platform founded by former radio personality Steve Newman, is revolutionizing the way incarcerated individuals connect with the outside world. This innovative website aims to reduce recidivism rates by fostering human connections through pen pal correspondence. Research has shown that inmates who engage in letter-writing are less likely to reoffend. PenPals.Buzz provides a space for individuals from all walks of life to correspond with inmates, offering a therapeutic outlet and promoting social bonds that can have a lasting impact on rehabilitation. Steve Newman's personal experience with meeting his wife through a prison pen pal site inspired him to create PenPals.Buzz. With over 2 million inmates in the U.S. receiving minimal correspondence, Newman saw an opportunity to make a difference by processing inmate profiles quickly and providing personalized customer service. The impact of PenPals.Buzz is evident through testimonials and artwork sent by inmates, showcasing the positive effects of maintaining external social bonds. Professor Jacqueline Hodgson from the University of Warwick emphasizes the importance of pen pal relationships in reducing stigma and fostering a sense of connection to society. PenPals.Buzz is a cost-effective and simple way for individuals to change someone's life with just a postage stamp. The platform's vision includes expanding digital communication tools and collaborating with rehabilitation programs to institutionalize letter-writing as part of the rehabilitation process. Through community outreach, social media campaigns, and partnerships with educational institutions, PenPals.Buzz is working to educate the public on the benefits of writing to inmates and break down the stigma associated with incarceration. PenPals.Buzz is bridging the gap between the incarcerated and the outside world, bringing a sense of humanity to those who need it most. Join us in our mission of transforming lives, one letter at a time. For more information, visit PenPals.Buzz or follow us on TikTok. Contact: Steve Newman Founder, PenPals.Buzz Email: [email protected]