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“The prisoner looked forward to my correspondence and seemed to have a more determined approach to release and a better way forward – in fact requested to stay in contact – via Penfriends – on release. If the time it takes to write a letter/card gives the penfriend a brighter day and something to look forward to, it’s a job well done and a drop of comfort in darker times.” |
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“It made me put myself into his place… He could tell me about the plans he had for the future when he was released. I think that it helped him to tell someone not really involved with him, who was not judgmental.”
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“I think it encouraged him to have someone to tell about his studies and progress.”
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“Being a penfriend has given me an insight into the working of a prison and the prisoners inside.”
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“In nearly all of his letters, he says how much he looks forward to hearing from me.”
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