About

About Me #

My name is Mustafa Davidson — most people call me Paulie, some know me as Meaningful Mustafa. I’m currently incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, where I’m pursuing studies in writing and psychology through Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison.

I’m also a trained facilitator with the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), working with others to build conflict resolution skills and cultivate healthier ways of coping.

I believe in the power of words to illuminate, to challenge, and to connect us across every kind of distance. Writing is how I make sense of the world and my place in it. Psychology helps me understand why we are the way we are — and how we can grow.

Speaking #

In 2024, I presented “Cultivating Coping Skills” at Hudson Link’s Beyond the Block event at Sing Sing — an annual showcase where incarcerated scholars share their voices through writing, music, and public speaking.

This Site #

This is my personal corner of the internet. Here you’ll find essays on topics I care about: identity, justice, growth, coping, the life of the mind, and the craft of writing itself.

Get in Touch #

If my work resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. There are several ways to connect:

Send a Message #

You can send me a secure electronic message through JPay. Create a free account, select New York and Sing Sing Correctional Facility, and search for me by last name Davidson (DIN: 14A2276). Each message costs one stamp (~$0.12). I receive 4 free stamps per month to reply.

You can also use the Securus Online portal or the Securus mobile app (iOS / Android).

Phone Calls #

As of August 2025, all phone calls from New York State prisons are free. No setup or account is needed on your end — I can call you directly. If you’d like to receive a call, send me your phone number via JPay or mail.

Video Visits #

Video visits are available through JPay Video Connect at $12.50 per 30-minute session. You’ll need a JPay account and a device with a camera.

Visit in Person #

Visiting at Sing Sing takes place Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM (you must arrive by 2:00 PM). Weekend and holiday visits rotate based on the last digit of the DIN — call (914) 941-0108 for the current schedule. Up to three adult visitors are allowed per session.

Send Mail #

You can write to me at:

Paul Davidson, 14A2276 Sing Sing Correctional Facility 354 Hunter Street Ossining, NY 10562-5442

Use a plain envelope with blue or black ink. Letters and photographs are welcome (no Polaroids). Include your return address. All mail is opened and inspected.