Letter from prison

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I have name changed for this and it's probably not even a sensible question.

I have a friend who has made a mistake and ended up in jail. She has asked for my address to write to me. I am embarrassed because I live in a house share. Is her letter likely to arrive with a postmark saying it's from a prison?

It would have her name and prisoners number likely on the envelope and possibly the prison name too depending on how they handle there mail x

I hope she has some non judgey friends to write too...

Whynosnowyet yes I couldn't agree more.

I really am trying to support her and protect her privacy at the same time.

Yes it will.

Is your potential embarrassment stronger than your desire to offer her support?

I think that you might find your friends are more open minded. If your friend made a mistake and is in jail, then support her by writing / receiving letters. It is not you in prison. You have nothing to be embarrassed about.

A mum in our neighbourhood went to prison. I cannot tell you how supportive everyone was to her and her children. We were shocked when we heard but many of us wrote to her and visited her and continued to support her family.

Thanks for your replies everyone. It shouldn't be such a taboo subject in 2020.

I do intend to support her. I have already written to her.

You’re not trying to protect her privacy, you’re embarrassed for yourself. If you want to be a friend to her I suggest you get over the embarrassment sharpish

Your flatmates will think your writing to someone who could potentially bury them in concrete....it will make them very respectful anyway I should imagine they would think twice before telling you to keep the noise down?

I'm joking, support your friend who cares what they think you wont remember their names in ten years time but your friend will be grateful for your support

Does the prison participate in "email a prisoner"?

More private and more immediate

They do participate in the email service but I don't know her prisoner number and I don't know how to find it out.

@slipperywhensparticus you are all correct of course. It's stupid to be embarrassed.

Phone the prison

Use the find a prisoner service to find your friend, then hopefully you will be able to email her.

Yes her name and prison number will be written on the back of the envelope. Best bet finding out her prison number and using email a prisoner. Works out cheaper too.

Thanks for all the replies. Just to let you know it doesn't.