Helping Lori Berenson
Getting In Touch
Contacting The Berenson Family
Lori's parents may be reached at:
Rhoda & Mark Berenson
Committee to Free Lori Berenson
320 East 25th Street, #2AA
New York, NY 10010
Mailing List
A good way to keep in-touch and up-to-date is to subscribe to our mailing list.
Writing to Lori
Another way to help Lori is to send her a letter or card in English or Spanish at the above address.
Contacting Officials
White House
According to 22 USC Section 1732, President Obama is obligated to act on Lori's behalf. It is important to urge him to act now! You may send a letter or fax to the White House, or voice your support by telephone. We've provided a sample letter, or you may write your own.
The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Telephone: (202) 456-1111 (when instructed, press 0 for a hotline operator)
Fax: (202) 456-2461
Senate/ House of Representatives
Remind your Senators and Representative of Lori's case, starting with these sample letters. Ask them to urge President Obama to act on Lori's behalf. They listen to their constituents!
Secretary of State
Write a letter to Hillary Clinton. We've provided a sample letter, or you may write your own.
Hillary R. Clinton
Secretary-of-State
U.S. Department of State
Washington, DC 20520
Reminding the Peruvian Government
Although Perú has always been strongly independent, international pressure has worked in the past to rectify human rights abuses, e.g. the La Cantuta coverup. One should never underestimate the power of words.
The Peruvian government really does care about your opinion. So let them hear it, loud and clear! This page details whom to contact, how to write them, and offers advice on writing effective letters.