Send Photos & Mail at SCI Benner Township

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Communication at SCI Benner Township comes with clear limits. Facility policy prohibits access to unauthorized websites and applications, including streaming services, social media, messaging services, chat rooms, email, and games. Inmates and reentrants can also be held financially responsible for intentional or negligent damage to Department IT systems. For remote contact, Pennsylvania facilities typically offer video visits, phone calls, secure messages, and tablet apps through third-party vendors. All communications are monitored by staff. To get started, you'll generally create a vendor account, complete identity verification, request a connection to the incarcerated person, and wait for facility approval before you can schedule or message. Most vendor services require prepayment or credits, so review the vendor's payment and refund rules along with the facility contact listing.

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Quick Facts

  • The facility policy prohibits access to unauthorized websites and applications, including streaming, social media, messaging services, chat rooms, email, and games.
  • Inmates and reentrants are financially responsible for compensating the Department for losses or damages to information-technology systems caused by intentional or negligent actions.
  • The facility's street address and phone number are provided for contact.
  • Remote contact methods generally require a registered visitor account with the facility's approved vendor, identity verification, and facility approval before scheduling visits or exchanging messages.

Send Photos & Mail Guides

Sending Photos to SCI Benner Township: The 25-Photo Limit and What Happens to Originals

Photos sent to SCI Benner Township count as "general incoming correspondence" — you don't mail them directly to the prison. Instead, send them to the Pennsylvania DOC's third-party mail vendor, Smart Communications, using this format: Smart Communications/PA DOC, Inmate Name, Inmate Number, State Correctional Institution, PO Box 33028, St. Petersburg, FL 33733.

Common Questions

What online services are prohibited for inmates at SCI Benner Township?

SCI Benner Township policy prohibits access to unauthorized websites and applications, including streaming services, social media, messaging services, chat rooms, email, games, and similar services.

Are inmates responsible for damage to the facility's computer or tablet systems?

Yes. Inmates and reentrants can be financially responsible for losses or damage to Department information-technology systems caused by intentional or negligent actions.

How do I set up video visits or messaging with someone at SCI Benner Township?

Start by creating an account with the facility's approved vendor and completing their identity verification. Then request a connection with the incarcerated person and wait for facility approval before you can schedule visits or exchange messages. Most vendors require prepayment or credits, and payment and refund policies vary.

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Trying to reach someone at SCI Benner Township? Start with two basics: use the correct mail format and set realistic expectations about online communication.

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