# Prisoner Blogs The P:Log Journal Scanning Device Allows Inmates to Post Online By Howard Wu | Published 2010-02-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prisoner-blogs References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/01/27/prison-diary-online/) Since inmates are separated from society at correctional facilities, allowing the use of the P:Log device is supposed to be an innovative method of encouraging prisoners to use written communication as a therapeutic way to reduce the feeling of isolation. The P:Log is basically a [scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou), which allows inmates to post [paper journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflective-journaling) as [anonymous public blogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openblog), with prison officers acting as intermediaries. Whether or not this idea works as a practical correctional technique remains to be seen, but some odd stories have surfaced, including Viagra handouts to prisoners on home leave! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inmate Blogging:** Correctional facilities are embracing inmate blogging as a therapeutic way to reduce the feeling of isolation. - **Social Media for Prisoners:** The P:Log device provides an alternative means for prisoners to communicate and potentially interact with society through social media. - **Innovative Communication Systems in Prisons:** The P:Log device is just one example of how technology can be used to facilitate communication between prisoners and the outside world in new and innovative ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Correctional Facilities:** For correctional facilities, adopting innovative programs like the P:Log device can improve inmate rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates. - **Technology:** The development of devices like the P:Log scanner show that there is room for innovation in the intersection of technology and prison systems. - **Prison Reform Advocacy:** Prison reform advocates can use inmate blogging as a case study to push for more progressive policies that prioritize rehabilitation and treatment over punishment and isolation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Daily-Prompting Social Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-journals.md) - [Senior-Targeted Digital Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-concept.md) - [Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-journal.md) - [Concise Reflection Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-sentence-journal.md) - [Digital Reflection Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cojournal.md) - [Life-Logging Digital Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-journal.md) - [Voice-Based Journaling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindscribe.md) - [Charming Cross-Platform Digital Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-journal.md) - [AI-Enabled Audio Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-audio-journal.md)