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== | == Send Mail to Hackers in Jail == | ||
=== | === How to Send Mail to Hackers in Jail === | ||
This text applies for Hackers in US jail which is the majority of them. | This text applies for Hackers in US jail which is the majority of them. | ||
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When writing to any incarcerated person, please keep the following things in mind: | When writing to any incarcerated person, please keep the following things in mind: | ||
*'''Please do not talk about anything illegal.''' Remember that all letters are screened, so please do not talk about anything you would not feel comfortable saying in front of police, a prosecutor, a judge or jury. | |||
*'''Include a return address in the body of your letter as well as on the envelope.''' Some jails and prisons will not accept letters if they do not contain a return address, and envelopes do not always make it to prisoners. | |||
*'''Please do not enclose extra stamps or envelopes with your letter.''' While the thought is appreciated, they are prohibited. | |||
*'''Please do not include money with your letters.''' If you would like to put money on an incarcerated individuals books, you can do so via Western Union. | |||
*'''Please be patient when waiting for a return letter.''' Stamps, paper, and pens all cost money. Sometimes, incarcerated people must go without these small "luxuries" in order to afford other things like personal hygiene products, not all of which are provided by the prison. Even if you do not get a reply, please know that your mail is appreciated. | |||
Prisons and jails often also have strict rules on how a letter must be written. Deviating even slightly from these rules will cause your letter to be rejected and returned to you. In order to have to best chance of your letter reaching the person you are writing, please stick to the following guidelines: | Prisons and jails often also have strict rules on how a letter must be written. Deviating even slightly from these rules will cause your letter to be rejected and returned to you. In order to have to best chance of your letter reaching the person you are writing, please stick to the following guidelines: | ||
*'''Letters may only be written on white paper and mailed in white envelopes.''' No colored paper (not even off white) will be accepted. Lined notebook paper is acceptable. | |||
*'''Letters must be written in blue or black ink only.''' Crayons, colored pencils, or markers are not acceptable. Letters written or decorated in any ink other than blue or black will be rejected. | |||
*'''Letters with any kind of scent will be rejected.''' Please do not use any kind of scented pens or markers, and please do not spray any sort of perfume on the paper. | |||
*'''Please do not affix anything to your letter.''' Stickers, glitter, or anything affixed to your paper with glue will cause your letter to be rejected. Please do not use them. | |||
*'''Greeting cards are banned.''' Please do not send them. | |||
=== | === How to Send Money to Hackers in Jail === | ||
This text applies for Hackers in US jail which is the majority of them. | This text applies for Hackers in US jail which is the majority of them. | ||
Putting money onto someone's books is a good way to show your support directly to someone who is currently incarcerated. This money allows them not only to purchase things from commissary, such as stamps, paper, pens, | Putting money onto someone's books is a good way to show your support directly to someone who is currently incarcerated. This money allows them not only to purchase things from commissary, such as stamps, paper, pens, hygiene supplies, and extra clothes and food, but also allows them to use the phone and internet services, allowing them to more easily keep in touch with friends and loved ones. Contact with friends and family is vital to incarcerated individuals, and better contact with support systems while incarcerated has been postively linked with stronger relationships with family members, and better outcomes upon release. | ||
This tutorial will walk you through one of the easiest and most convenient ways to add money to an incarcerated person's account using Western Union. | This tutorial will walk you through one of the easiest and most convenient ways to add money to an incarcerated person's account using Western Union. | ||
How To Put Money On A Prisoner's Commissary Account Using Western Union | '''How To Put Money On A Prisoner's Commissary Account Using Western Union''' | ||
'''Please Note: This applies only to prisoners in the federal system. All prisoners listed on this page can have money added to their account using this method.''' | |||
1. Visit www.westernunion.com | 1. Visit www.westernunion.com | ||
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3. For inmates in the federal system, fill in the following information: | 3. For inmates in the federal system, fill in the following information: | ||
* Correctional Facility: Federal Bureau of Prison | |||
* Send Amount | |||
* Inmate First Name | |||
* Inmate Last Name | |||
* Inmate Number: This will be the number listed after their name in their address. It will be formatted as #XXXXX-XXX. When inputting it on the website, you do not need to worry about formatting. | |||
4. If you have formatted everything correctly, your screen should display that you are sending money to XXXXXXXXLASTNAME, where the X's represent the inmate number, and "LASTNAME" represents the inmate's last name. | 4. If you have formatted everything correctly, your screen should display that you are sending money to XXXXXXXXLASTNAME, where the X's represent the inmate number, and "LASTNAME" represents the inmate's last name. | ||
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5. You may then choose to pay by either debit or credit card. Once you have filled in your financial information, it is as simple as pressing send! Funds will automatically be added to the account of the person you have designated. | 5. You may then choose to pay by either debit or credit card. Once you have filled in your financial information, it is as simple as pressing send! Funds will automatically be added to the account of the person you have designated. | ||
== | == Hackers in Jail == | ||
=== Reality Winner === | === Reality Winner === | ||
==== | ==== Story ==== | ||
<nowiki> | <nowiki> | ||
Reality Leigh Winner is a 28-year-old US Air Force veteran who dedicated her career to serving the United States. Prior to becoming a federal NSA contractor, Reality served in the Air Force for 6 years, including as a language analyst — she speaks Pashto, Farsi, and Dari. | Reality Leigh Winner is a 28-year-old US Air Force veteran who dedicated her career to serving the United States. Prior to becoming a federal NSA contractor, Reality served in the Air Force for 6 years, including as a language analyst — she speaks Pashto, Farsi, and Dari. | ||
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</code> | </code> | ||
==== | ==== Mail Restrictions ==== | ||
<nowiki> | <nowiki> | ||
Do not mail anything of value, including money or stamps. | *Do not mail anything of value, including money or stamps. | ||
Do not use an address label with her name on it when sending mail. | *Do not use an address label with her name on it when sending mail. | ||
All correspondence is reviewed by prison staff. | *All correspondence is reviewed by prison staff. | ||
She can receive books sent to her directly from Amazon.com. | *She can receive books sent to her directly from Amazon.com. | ||
</nowiki> | </nowiki> | ||
==== | ==== Further Information ==== | ||
https://standwithreality.org/ | https://standwithreality.org/ | ||
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=== Ross Ulbricht === | === Ross Ulbricht === | ||
==== | ==== Story ==== | ||
==== | ==== Address ==== | ||
Ross Ulbricht #18870-111 | Ross Ulbricht #18870-111 | ||
Revision as of 22:06, 26 December 2020
Send Mail to Hackers in Jail
How to Send Mail to Hackers in Jail
This text applies for Hackers in US jail which is the majority of them.
Mail is vital to incarcerated individuals. It reminds them that they are not alone, that people care, and it keeps them informed about what is going on in the "outside" world. Unfortunately, prisons and jails often have many arbitrary rules for writing incarcerated individuals, and not following those rules will cause your letter to be rejected.
When writing to any incarcerated person, please keep the following things in mind:
- Please do not talk about anything illegal. Remember that all letters are screened, so please do not talk about anything you would not feel comfortable saying in front of police, a prosecutor, a judge or jury.
- Include a return address in the body of your letter as well as on the envelope. Some jails and prisons will not accept letters if they do not contain a return address, and envelopes do not always make it to prisoners.
- Please do not enclose extra stamps or envelopes with your letter. While the thought is appreciated, they are prohibited.
- Please do not include money with your letters. If you would like to put money on an incarcerated individuals books, you can do so via Western Union.
- Please be patient when waiting for a return letter. Stamps, paper, and pens all cost money. Sometimes, incarcerated people must go without these small "luxuries" in order to afford other things like personal hygiene products, not all of which are provided by the prison. Even if you do not get a reply, please know that your mail is appreciated.
Prisons and jails often also have strict rules on how a letter must be written. Deviating even slightly from these rules will cause your letter to be rejected and returned to you. In order to have to best chance of your letter reaching the person you are writing, please stick to the following guidelines:
- Letters may only be written on white paper and mailed in white envelopes. No colored paper (not even off white) will be accepted. Lined notebook paper is acceptable.
- Letters must be written in blue or black ink only. Crayons, colored pencils, or markers are not acceptable. Letters written or decorated in any ink other than blue or black will be rejected.
- Letters with any kind of scent will be rejected. Please do not use any kind of scented pens or markers, and please do not spray any sort of perfume on the paper.
- Please do not affix anything to your letter. Stickers, glitter, or anything affixed to your paper with glue will cause your letter to be rejected. Please do not use them.
- Greeting cards are banned. Please do not send them.
How to Send Money to Hackers in Jail
This text applies for Hackers in US jail which is the majority of them.
Putting money onto someone's books is a good way to show your support directly to someone who is currently incarcerated. This money allows them not only to purchase things from commissary, such as stamps, paper, pens, hygiene supplies, and extra clothes and food, but also allows them to use the phone and internet services, allowing them to more easily keep in touch with friends and loved ones. Contact with friends and family is vital to incarcerated individuals, and better contact with support systems while incarcerated has been postively linked with stronger relationships with family members, and better outcomes upon release.
This tutorial will walk you through one of the easiest and most convenient ways to add money to an incarcerated person's account using Western Union.
How To Put Money On A Prisoner's Commissary Account Using Western Union
Please Note: This applies only to prisoners in the federal system. All prisoners listed on this page can have money added to their account using this method.
1. Visit www.westernunion.com
2. Click on the Menu, and find the option that says "Pay Inmate"
3. For inmates in the federal system, fill in the following information:
* Correctional Facility: Federal Bureau of Prison * Send Amount * Inmate First Name * Inmate Last Name * Inmate Number: This will be the number listed after their name in their address. It will be formatted as #XXXXX-XXX. When inputting it on the website, you do not need to worry about formatting.
4. If you have formatted everything correctly, your screen should display that you are sending money to XXXXXXXXLASTNAME, where the X's represent the inmate number, and "LASTNAME" represents the inmate's last name.
5. You may then choose to pay by either debit or credit card. Once you have filled in your financial information, it is as simple as pressing send! Funds will automatically be added to the account of the person you have designated.
Hackers in Jail
Reality Winner
Story
Reality Leigh Winner is a 28-year-old US Air Force veteran who dedicated her career to serving the United States. Prior to becoming a federal NSA contractor, Reality served in the Air Force for 6 years, including as a language analyst — she speaks Pashto, Farsi, and Dari. Reality was honored with the Air Force Commendation Medal, for members who have “distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service.” The award noted that she “provided over 1,900 hours of enemy intelligence exploitation and assisted in geolocating 120 enemy combatants.” Reality has no criminal history and always devoted time to help those less fortunate. Her stepfather, Gary Davis, describes her as “a patriot,” while her mother, Billie Winner-Davis says, “She loves children. She loves animals … She’s not a threat to anyone. Reality tries to help everyone.” Outside of her work, Reality was a yoga instructor and a dedicated social justice advocate who spoke out when others fell silent. Reality Winner is a caring person who only wants to help.
address
REALITY WINNER #22056-021
FMC CARSWELL
PO BOX 27137
FORT WORTH, TX 76127
Mail Restrictions
*Do not mail anything of value, including money or stamps. *Do not use an address label with her name on it when sending mail. *All correspondence is reviewed by prison staff. *She can receive books sent to her directly from Amazon.com.
Further Information
Ross Ulbricht
Story
Address
Ross Ulbricht #18870-111
USP Tucson
P.O Box 24550
Tucson, AZ 85734
mail restrictions
Send Letters and Books no postcards no return addresses (?)
further information
Hamza Bendelladj
story
address
Hamza Bendelladj #64661-019
CI MCRAE
P.O. DRAWER 55030
MCRAE HELENA, GA 31055
mail restrictions
further information
Template:
Julian Assange
story
Everybody knows the story of Julian and wikileaks, right?
address
Mr. Julian Assange #A9379AY
HMP Belmarsh
Western Way
London SE28 0EB
mail restrictions
Julian is in an UK jail so different restrictions apply to him than to the other prisoneers.
You have to:
- Include your full name and address on the back of the envelope or else the letter will not be delivered
- Include a blank piece of paper with a self-addressed envelope (your name and address written in pen not pencil) for Julian to write back. It must be pre-stamped (UK stamps only)
- Send paper items only such as letters, photos and drawings
Do NOT:
- Send paper items only such as letters, photos and drawings
- Send greeting card, postcards, packages, loose stamps or cash
- Send books or magazines
further information
Further Information can be found on the website https://writejulian.com/