A service enabling communication between incarcerated individuals and individuals outside correctional facilities through text messaging, facilitated by a third-party application. These applications typically operate by converting text messages into physical mail or monitored digital communications delivered to inmates. The family can send pictures and texts through the application that are delivered to the inmate.
Such services offer a valuable connection to the outside world for those incarcerated, potentially aiding in rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. Maintained contact with family and friends provides crucial emotional support during incarceration and eases reintegration post-release. Historically, communication was limited to letters and monitored phone calls, but these applications provide an additional avenue for staying connected while adhering to institutional regulations.
