Real Talk.

Real People.

No Walls Attached.

Find Inmate Pen Pals and Build Real Connections

Browse Profiles
A man with tattoos, a goatee, and dark hair crouches behind a yellow dog with pointy ears, in front of a painted background of a waterfall and forest.

Dylan Schmunk, MI

Write

Jessica Mercado-Rodriguez, MI

Write

Daryel Jones, OH

Write
Close-up of a person's hand writing in a notebook on a wooden table, using a gold-colored pen on graph paper.

Who we are

Inside Out Connects helps people find inmate pen pals and build meaningful connections with individuals in prison. Our platform makes it easy to write to someone in prison or discover people seeking friendship.

We don’t rewrite or edit anyone’s story. Every profile is published exactly as it’s shared, so each voice remains authentic.

Whether you’re connecting with someone new or creating a profile for a loved one, Inside Out Connects offers a simple way to support them through positive communication

How it Works

Browse Profiles

Explore Profiles
A man with tattoos on his arms and neck, wearing a plain white T-shirt, standing against a light-colored wall.

Josh Soria, WA

Write
A man with a beard and short hair sitting against a textured wall. He is wearing a white T-shirt and navy blue pants with a red stripe. He has a neutral expression and is looking at the camera.

Musa Alkafaji, MI

Write
A young man in a maroon shirt and beige ripped shorts holding a large fish outdoors with trees and greenery in the background.

Donshae Evans, MI

Write
A man with tattoos, a goatee, and dark hair crouches behind a yellow dog with pointy ears, in front of a painted background of a waterfall and forest.

Dylan Schmunk, MI

Write

Jessica Mercado-Rodriguez, MI

Write

Daryel Jones, OH

Write

Camia Gamet, MI

Write

How it works

Black and white cartoon drawing of a person with a baseball cap, standing on a ladder, painting a wall with a roller.
A black-and-white line drawing of a math problem involving multiplication and addition.

Register a Profile

Register a loved one so others can connect with them.