I try to be the rainbow in someone else's cloud

Jane writes from India Read more

Prisoner

We hear shocking and sad yet inspirational stories every week from the hundreds of people we support, or have supported in prison overseas.

The worry starts to eat away at you

Karim's Story Read more

My Story

By Philip, Japan Read more

My first experiences of prison life

By Jon Read more

Surviving prison in Thailand

Billy Moore's Story Read more

I try to be the rainbow in someone else's cloud

Jane writes from India Read more

You made this journey a little easier

Richen explains that she wasn't forgotten Read more

Detained without charge or trial

A testimony by Keith Carmichael Read more

The beautiful present

By Mark from Australia Read more

I was extradited to the Czech Republic

Daniel's story Read more

Hell in a Thai jail

Paul's story Read more

Handcuffed and held at gunpoint

John and Derek's story Read more

One bad decision changed my life

Kenisha's Story Read more

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Family Support Group Volunteer

Do you possess excellent communication skills; are you friendly, approachable and could you provide a welcoming environment for family members who have been affected by overseas imprisonment? Prisoners Abroad is seeking a volunteer to run a family support group that is held approximately every two months on Saturday afternoons in central Brighton.
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Hell in a Thai jail

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Prison life in the United Arab Emirates
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Arrest and imprisonment

Information and forms for consular staff around the world helping detained British citizens get some extra support from Prisoners Abroad.
Prisoner and Family Support

We assist British citizens during their incarceration, and we also help family and friends affected by a relative or loved one's imprisonment.
Resettlement

Our resettlement service supports British people who return back to the UK after being in prison overseas.
My first experiences of prison life

By Jon
Information about imprisonment abroad

Factsheets about some of the most common issues facing people detained overseas.
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