⛓️💥 Prisoner Correspondence Project ⛓️💥
@queerprisoners.bsky.social
Penpal project between incarcerated and non-incarcerated queer communities, based in "Montréal", Canada.
💌 https://prisonercorrespondenceproject.com/getting-a-penpal/
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💌 https://prisonercorrespondenceproject.com/getting-a-penpal/
💸 https://prisonercorrespondenceproject.com/donate-2/
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Our first bluesky post! How do you sign up to be a penpal to an LGBTQ+ prisoner through the Prisoner Correspondence Project?
With nearly 3000 prisoners waiting for penpals for up to 7 years, we desperately need new penpals! Sign up now, and tell your friends ❤️🔥
With nearly 3000 prisoners waiting for penpals for up to 7 years, we desperately need new penpals! Sign up now, and tell your friends ❤️🔥
Scott's been looking for a penpal for 4 years! we would love to match them up -- if you want to write to an incarcerated queer death metal hippie, email us at info@prisonercorrespondenceproject.com 🤘
July 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Scott's been looking for a penpal for 4 years! we would love to match them up -- if you want to write to an incarcerated queer death metal hippie, email us at info@prisonercorrespondenceproject.com 🤘
erica has found a new penpal! thanks everyone <3 we still have many prisoners waiting for penpals, including many trans women. see our link in bio to find out how to connect with a penpal!
June 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
erica has found a new penpal! thanks everyone <3 we still have many prisoners waiting for penpals, including many trans women. see our link in bio to find out how to connect with a penpal!
we get it... getting the forever stamps with little animals instead of the US flags is literally crucial to our morale as an organization
June 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
we get it... getting the forever stamps with little animals instead of the US flags is literally crucial to our morale as an organization
The Prisoner Correspondence Project strongly opposes Quebec's change in policy, requiring transgender prisoners to be housed according to their "anatomical sex". Full statement here:
June 26, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Prisoner Correspondence Project strongly opposes Quebec's change in policy, requiring transgender prisoners to be housed according to their "anatomical sex". Full statement here:
Erica, a trans woman in federal custody who has been through a lot of difficulty with Trump's Executive Order, is seeking a penpal. We would love to get her matched up with someone who can correspond consistently <3 shoot us an email at info@prisonercorrespondenceproject.com if you're interested!
June 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Erica, a trans woman in federal custody who has been through a lot of difficulty with Trump's Executive Order, is seeking a penpal. We would love to get her matched up with someone who can correspond consistently <3 shoot us an email at info@prisonercorrespondenceproject.com if you're interested!
pretty third party surprise is written entirely by pcp's own members, who have lots of artistic/literary/political scientific talent <3
May 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
pretty third party surprise is written entirely by pcp's own members, who have lots of artistic/literary/political scientific talent <3
absolutely obsessed with this mail rejection from California saying that the smut we sent "lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value". we disagree! the smut we send has literary, artistic, political AND scientific value
May 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
absolutely obsessed with this mail rejection from California saying that the smut we sent "lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value". we disagree! the smut we send has literary, artistic, political AND scientific value
Prisoners deserve access to community regardless of their religion, but the Florida Department of Corrections prohibits it. This is especially upsetting given recent policy changes in Florida, making it more difficult for trans prisoners to access gender-affirming accommodations and healthcare.
May 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Prisoners deserve access to community regardless of their religion, but the Florida Department of Corrections prohibits it. This is especially upsetting given recent policy changes in Florida, making it more difficult for trans prisoners to access gender-affirming accommodations and healthcare.
For LGBTQ+ people behind bars, penpal programs are one of the only ways to connect to your community and receive support and resources. The exception for Christian programs is an extra slap in the face for LGBTQ+ prisoners, who may have faced marginalization by the church.
May 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
For LGBTQ+ people behind bars, penpal programs are one of the only ways to connect to your community and receive support and resources. The exception for Christian programs is an extra slap in the face for LGBTQ+ prisoners, who may have faced marginalization by the church.
One thing new volunteers are often shocked to learn is that Florida and Missouri outright ban penpal programs! To make matters worse, Florida does make an exception exclusively for *Christian* penpal programs 🙄
May 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
One thing new volunteers are often shocked to learn is that Florida and Missouri outright ban penpal programs! To make matters worse, Florida does make an exception exclusively for *Christian* penpal programs 🙄
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Corrections departments are increasingly trying to use "gag rules" to forbid staff from interviews with journalists without approval – what would a system centered around "justice" need to hide? 🤔
May 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Corrections departments are increasingly trying to use "gag rules" to forbid staff from interviews with journalists without approval – what would a system centered around "justice" need to hide? 🤔
We also thoroughly censor hardcore images in all of the material we distribute, which doesn't stop arbitrary decisions being taken in the mailroom, often applying policy in a homophobic manner.
Usually our rejections are a bit more euphemistic though lol. 🧵 3/3
Usually our rejections are a bit more euphemistic though lol. 🧵 3/3
May 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We also thoroughly censor hardcore images in all of the material we distribute, which doesn't stop arbitrary decisions being taken in the mailroom, often applying policy in a homophobic manner.
Usually our rejections are a bit more euphemistic though lol. 🧵 3/3
Usually our rejections are a bit more euphemistic though lol. 🧵 3/3
At PCP, we distribute sexual content--and it is one of our most requested resources--because we recognize the reality that sexuality is part of life, as much for incarcerated people as it is for everyone else. Straight p*rn is being circulated inside; we do our best for our queer communities. 🧵 2/3
May 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
At PCP, we distribute sexual content--and it is one of our most requested resources--because we recognize the reality that sexuality is part of life, as much for incarcerated people as it is for everyone else. Straight p*rn is being circulated inside; we do our best for our queer communities. 🧵 2/3
New rejection notice just dropped!
In all seriousness, prisons operate on the ridiculous notion that every single person within it is absolutely chaste. This results in harmful policies such as those preventing the distribution of condoms inside, encouraging the spread of STIs. 🧵 1/?
In all seriousness, prisons operate on the ridiculous notion that every single person within it is absolutely chaste. This results in harmful policies such as those preventing the distribution of condoms inside, encouraging the spread of STIs. 🧵 1/?
May 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
New rejection notice just dropped!
In all seriousness, prisons operate on the ridiculous notion that every single person within it is absolutely chaste. This results in harmful policies such as those preventing the distribution of condoms inside, encouraging the spread of STIs. 🧵 1/?
In all seriousness, prisons operate on the ridiculous notion that every single person within it is absolutely chaste. This results in harmful policies such as those preventing the distribution of condoms inside, encouraging the spread of STIs. 🧵 1/?
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Prison labor is usually mandatory and often unpaid.
This May Day, we're thinking of the incarcerated workers who are exploited every single day to keep prisons running.
This May Day, we're thinking of the incarcerated workers who are exploited every single day to keep prisons running.
May 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Prison labor is usually mandatory and often unpaid.
This May Day, we're thinking of the incarcerated workers who are exploited every single day to keep prisons running.
This May Day, we're thinking of the incarcerated workers who are exploited every single day to keep prisons running.
words from one of our Inside Collective members - we have members waiting for penpal pretty much everywhere in the US and we encourage folks to write to someone local to them when possible!
April 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
words from one of our Inside Collective members - we have members waiting for penpal pretty much everywhere in the US and we encourage folks to write to someone local to them when possible!
to whoever donated 1000$ to our project today - we cannot thank you enough! 😭
not only does it allow us to pay for our ever increasing costs of stamps, resource printing, etc., but the time we would have had to spend applying for grants we can spend doing direct support for queer prisoners ❤️🔥
not only does it allow us to pay for our ever increasing costs of stamps, resource printing, etc., but the time we would have had to spend applying for grants we can spend doing direct support for queer prisoners ❤️🔥
April 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
to whoever donated 1000$ to our project today - we cannot thank you enough! 😭
not only does it allow us to pay for our ever increasing costs of stamps, resource printing, etc., but the time we would have had to spend applying for grants we can spend doing direct support for queer prisoners ❤️🔥
not only does it allow us to pay for our ever increasing costs of stamps, resource printing, etc., but the time we would have had to spend applying for grants we can spend doing direct support for queer prisoners ❤️🔥
The Prisoner Correspondence Project condemns the sentencing of Levana Ballouz to be housed in a men's prison despite her explicit request to be housed in a women's prison.
Full statement:
Full statement:
April 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The Prisoner Correspondence Project condemns the sentencing of Levana Ballouz to be housed in a men's prison despite her explicit request to be housed in a women's prison.
Full statement:
Full statement:
its great seeing how different news items inspire people to take action and get connect with a prison penpal. such as today someone wrote to us to get a penpal because the pope died
April 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
its great seeing how different news items inspire people to take action and get connect with a prison penpal. such as today someone wrote to us to get a penpal because the pope died
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Take a look at what's happening in Oklahoma
Incarcerated people & their families may save money on calls, but now have to foot the bill of e-messaging and digital copies of mail – an especially sinister reality as states implement mail scanning policies
oklahomawatch.org/2025/04/10/a...
Incarcerated people & their families may save money on calls, but now have to foot the bill of e-messaging and digital copies of mail – an especially sinister reality as states implement mail scanning policies
oklahomawatch.org/2025/04/10/a...
April 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Take a look at what's happening in Oklahoma
Incarcerated people & their families may save money on calls, but now have to foot the bill of e-messaging and digital copies of mail – an especially sinister reality as states implement mail scanning policies
oklahomawatch.org/2025/04/10/a...
Incarcerated people & their families may save money on calls, but now have to foot the bill of e-messaging and digital copies of mail – an especially sinister reality as states implement mail scanning policies
oklahomawatch.org/2025/04/10/a...
if you are in touch with a trans woman inside, we've assembled a list of legal resources you can share with them: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Transgender Women in Federal Prison Legal Resources
Legal Resources for Trans Women in Federal Prison Trump's Executive Order 14168 has attacked trans rights in federal prison. The Prisoner Correspondence Project is not a legal organization, but we ca...
docs.google.com
April 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
if you are in touch with a trans woman inside, we've assembled a list of legal resources you can share with them: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
a couple ways you can help:
-sign up to write to a trans prisoner so you can provide direct emotional support & help connect them to resources
-donate to legal organizations that are fighting for trans prisoner rights, like the Transgender Law Center
-share trans prisoners' words and stories
-sign up to write to a trans prisoner so you can provide direct emotional support & help connect them to resources
-donate to legal organizations that are fighting for trans prisoner rights, like the Transgender Law Center
-share trans prisoners' words and stories
April 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
a couple ways you can help:
-sign up to write to a trans prisoner so you can provide direct emotional support & help connect them to resources
-donate to legal organizations that are fighting for trans prisoner rights, like the Transgender Law Center
-share trans prisoners' words and stories
-sign up to write to a trans prisoner so you can provide direct emotional support & help connect them to resources
-donate to legal organizations that are fighting for trans prisoner rights, like the Transgender Law Center
-share trans prisoners' words and stories
Things have gotten much more dangerous for trans women in federal prison since Trump came into office.
As one of our inside members expresses, being denied a bra isn't just a source of dysphoria, it is enabling sexual violence towards trans women in federal prison.
As one of our inside members expresses, being denied a bra isn't just a source of dysphoria, it is enabling sexual violence towards trans women in federal prison.
April 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Things have gotten much more dangerous for trans women in federal prison since Trump came into office.
As one of our inside members expresses, being denied a bra isn't just a source of dysphoria, it is enabling sexual violence towards trans women in federal prison.
As one of our inside members expresses, being denied a bra isn't just a source of dysphoria, it is enabling sexual violence towards trans women in federal prison.
have stamps you don't need lying around? the prisoner correspondence project will put them to good use sending mail to lgbtq prisoners!
You can mail US & Canada stamps to:
Prisoner Correspondence Project
QPIRG Concordia c/o Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest
Montreal QC H3G 1M8
CANADA
You can mail US & Canada stamps to:
Prisoner Correspondence Project
QPIRG Concordia c/o Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest
Montreal QC H3G 1M8
CANADA
April 16, 2025 at 1:27 AM
have stamps you don't need lying around? the prisoner correspondence project will put them to good use sending mail to lgbtq prisoners!
You can mail US & Canada stamps to:
Prisoner Correspondence Project
QPIRG Concordia c/o Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest
Montreal QC H3G 1M8
CANADA
You can mail US & Canada stamps to:
Prisoner Correspondence Project
QPIRG Concordia c/o Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest
Montreal QC H3G 1M8
CANADA