Bent Bars Letter Writing Night

7-9pm Third Thursday of Each Month

February 18, March 18, April 15 . . .

at London Action Resource Centre, 62 Fieldgate St, Whitechapel, London E1 1ES (map below)

Writing can give someone in prison vital emotional support and help them be less vulnerable to violence. Come and get ideas about writing to a prisoner for the first time.  Get matched with a prisoner who is looking for a penpal.  Be involved in putting together a newsletter about coming out in prison, with writing from prisoners involved in the project.

The Bent Bars Project is a letter-writing program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and gender-nonconforming prisoners in Britain.  Recognizing that LGBTQ people are over-represented in the prison system as a result of systemic discrimination, inequality and social exclusion, the project aims to develop stronger connections and build solidarity between queer and trans communities inside and outside prison walls.

Location is wheelchair accessible including toilet. Wheelchair access through side entrance.

Accessibility Support: If you need help with travel costs, childcare, accommodation (if coming from out of town) or accessibility support, please let us know.

If you can't attend the meeting, but want to get involved, please get in touch. We can match you with a penpal from where ever you are located.

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