Well I just E-mailed my first prisioner and I have never done anything like this before .Do they really get the E-mails?I wrote to someone who doesnt recieve mail .If you could give me some tips I'd really apreciate it .thank-you

Hello Dragonfly and welcome to WAP - there would normally be a few more folks around to answer you, but for obvious reasons they are otherwise engaged!

I believe that the e mails are printed out and sent to the inmate. You might also write a letter to the person you've e mailed - normally you'll find your letter gets there before the e mail.

I hope you have a happy holiday

Ian UK

Than-you for your reply,I am a lttle nervous abou writting the first letter ,how do you find out what was the extent of the crime they commited etc....and how much personal information should you give about yourself?I'm just not sure what to say In that first letter.Thank-you and merry christmas

and did I mention im a terrible speller even though I love to write.(Smile )thanks again.

If you look at the advert, there is normally a link to the institution they are at. Once you are at the institution site, there is normally a link to look up information on your pp's crime.

Be yourself in your letter - if you write a brief note explaining who you are, where you are from, general interests (music, tv shows, any sports you might be interested in etc) and what you expect from your 'relationship'; I say this because you should be upfront with them about whether or not you're looking to get involved 'romantically' and also if you don't want to help out with money/donations etc. You might also consider getting a PO Box for your address, though if you've already e mailed them it might be too late to consider this?

Others will probably answer this question better than me, I'm just trying to give you some basic advice

Hi Dragonfly. Welcome to WAP!

There are tips to writing inmates on the home page of WAP and you can find an answer to any question from the members of this forum.

Here's hoping you find a a great pp and "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again!"