# Blogging Behind Bars The P:log Helps Fight Loneliness in the Hammer By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plog References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/01/27/prison-diary-online/) Spending time behind bars can be quite the bummer so designer Yejin Mun came up with a simple solution: the P:log. The P:log is a [blogging system for prison](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-one-post) that will help keep inmates “in the right frame of mind.” P:log was designed to be a [secure, anonymous blogging system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloggso) that would also allow family members and friends to identify and communicate with the inmates. The blogging system is meant to help [fight loneliness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cojournal) while behind bars and help keep inmates sane. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prison Technology:** Developing more technology systems and devices for prison facilities to improve inmate wellbeing and reduce loneliness - **Digital Therapy:** Increased adoption of online therapy and counseling tools in correctional facilities to improve mental health for inmates - **Online Education:** Increasing access to online educational programs for inmates to increase their employability and reduce recidivism rates ### Who This Affects Most - **Correctional Facilities:** Providing technology systems and devices for correctional facilities to improve inmate wellbeing and rehabilitation - **Telehealth:** Providing online counseling and mental health services to correctional facilities and inmates - **Educational Technology:** Developing and implementing online educational programs for correctional facilities to improve inmate education and reduce recidivism rates ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Blogging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagecord.md) - [Retro-Analog Journaling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-my-diary.md) - [Daily-Prompting Social Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-journals.md) - [Concise Reflection Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-sentence-journal.md) - [Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-journal.md) - [Charming Cross-Platform Digital Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-journal.md) - [Creative Texting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttheinternet.md) - [Digital Reflection Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooddly.md) - [Daily Time-Stamped Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-journaling.md)