What we do
LifeLines supports and befriends prisoners on Death Row throughout the United States, through letter writing. It is the first established organisation of its kind. LifeLines has gone from humble beginnings in 1988 in Cambridge to spread both nationally and internationally, with members all over the world.
LifeLines News
Lifelines News
An in-depth interview with Robin Konrad (Chair of the National Habeas Institute) and Beth McOwat (LifeLines writer).
Our conferences are always special, but this year was the first online Zoom conference we have ever […]
For the past 18 months, Mary Hardiman has been writing to a penpal who lives more than 4,500 miles away from her Stockport home.
Wilbert Rideau spent 44 years behind bars. Now he’s campaigning for society to help prisoners start a new life.
Member Testimonials
Member since 2002
“LifeLines opened up a whole new world to me, and I have made many good friends through it, on both sides, and met some fantastic like-minded people. So to anyone reading this who is still thinking about joining, my advice is to go ahead, it can be frustrating at times but the friendships we make are well worth it.”
Member since 2008
"Sometimes we might not feel we’re saying or doing the right things for our friends on the row, but it could well mean much more than we know – and that’s why we can’t stop."
Member since 2004
"I think it’s crucial for people on death row to know that they are not forgotten. We, and they, should never, ever, give up hope."
Latest Tweets
Kicking off Lifelines Spring Conference this afternoon, looking forward to hearing from @RCKonrad #LifelinesSpringConference2021
🎉VICTORY: Today, Virginia made history by becoming the first state in the south poised to repeal the death penalty. The General Assembly passed legislation that Gov. Ralph Northam has committed to sign into law.
Amazing stories today @LifeLines25 #LifeLinesConference
@LifeLines25 thank you so much for organising such an inspiring conference. Clive Stafford Smith such a wonderful speaker. #LifelinesConference