Letters for the Inside(LFTI) is an initiative which aims to increase prisoners' access to the information that they require for a better quality of life on the inside. In addition to providing requested information, LFTI aims to reduce the stigmas associated with prisoners, as well as build bridges between those on the inside and the wider community.
Student volunteers respond to letters from Canadian prisoners serving time both in American and Canadian prisons requesting specific information. Requests vary from song lyrics to health issues to educational opportunities.
Read an articleabout Letters For the Inside in the student newspaper The Peak, by student founder Megan Branson.
Listen to an interviewon CJSF about LFTI for Prison Justice Day 2010.
You interested in becoming a student researcher?
SFU students have amazing access to information through the internet and library services - put them to use by becoming a research assistant to someone on the inside. There is no minumum time commitment to volunteer with the project and most of the work can be done from home. Interested? Email letters@sfpirg.ca. for more information or check out the events calendar for scheduled orientations.
You know of a prisoner who might have a research request?
You can send them this poster, or just have them send a letter, detailing their request to:
Letters For The Inside
c/o SFPIRG
TC 326, SFU
Burnaby, BC
Coast Salish Territory
V5A 1S6
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