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    Killing time

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Killing time

Killing time

Top tips for staving off boredom on the inside, by a former overseas prisoner and his mother Read more

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Published: 2nd November, 2023

The biggest personal and physical challenge of my life

The biggest personal and physical challenge of my life

By Christopher Stacey, Chief Executive of Prisoners Abroad Read more

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Published: 30th October, 2023

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World Day Against the Death Penalty 2023

World Day Against the Death Penalty 2023

By Elena, a Prisoners Abroad caseworker Read more

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Published: 10th October, 2023

Getting through your first week in prison

Getting through your first week in prison

5 tips from a former prisoner Read more

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Published: 2nd October, 2023

Updated: 30th November, 2023

Excited and proud

Excited and proud

By Christopher Stacey, Chief Executive of Prisoners Abroad Read more

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Published: 5th September, 2023

Updated: 23rd October, 2023

LJ Flanders' Cell Workout

LJ Flanders' Cell Workout

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Published: 5th September, 2023

Twenty years at Prisoners Abroad

Twenty years at Prisoners Abroad

By Pauline Crowe OBE Read more

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Published: 12th June, 2023

Volunteers' Week 2023: Our longest-serving trustee

Volunteers' Week 2023: Our longest-serving trustee

By Chrissie, Prisoners Abroad Trustee Read more

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Published: 2nd June, 2023

Updated: 19th June, 2023

Volunteers' Week 2023: Why I volunteer

Volunteers' Week 2023: Why I volunteer

By Bethane, Brighton Family Support Group Volunteer Read more

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Published: 1st June, 2023

Updated: 25th September, 2023

There is great talent behind those walls

There is great talent behind those walls

Chris, a former prisoner in the USA, shares his experience of visiting the 2022 Koestler Awards exhibition Read more

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Published: 16th March, 2023

A new case….. or is it?

A new case….. or is it?

By Emma, a Prisoners Abroad caseworker Read more

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Published: 6th February, 2023

Updated: 10th October, 2023

Student Volunteering Week 2023

Student Volunteering Week 2023

By Zoe, student volunteer Read more

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Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 6th February, 2023

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