If your relative is in prison abroad, you can call us on our Freephone number 0808 172 0098 or email [email protected]. Our friendly Prisoner and Family Support team are there to offer guidance and support.
Having a relative in prison overseas can often feel like you’re serving a sentence yourself. It can be a difficult subject to discuss with friends and family and can put a strain on the family’s finances and general well-being. On this page you can find out more about how we work with prisoners and learn about our family support services.
You may also want to look at our overseas imprisonment factsheets or our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about issues facing those detained abroad.
To download a PDF version of 'In Prison Abroad?', our handbook for overseas prisoners, click here. To download a PDF version of 'Holding The Fort', our handbook for families of overseas prisoners, click here.
Providing humanitarian aid, advice and emotional support to British people affected by overseas imprisonment. Read more
Information: Are you planning a prison visit? Read more
Are you concerned about the effects of the imprisonment on your children? Read more
Are normally two-hour meetings run by a trained local Prisoners Abroad volunteer in London, Manchester, York, Birmingham, Bath, Liverpool and Brighton. During the COVID 19 pandemic we will be running virtual meetings via Zoom. Read more
Are normally meetings attended by Prisoners Abroad staff and volunteers and are held throughout the year in different UK cities. During the COVID 19 pandemic we will not be running any family information days. Read more
A confidential online support network for family members. Prisoners Abroad can provide you with a user name and password for this network. Read more
Would you like to be put you in contact with another family member to receive mutual support and guidance? Read more
Information for those concerned about contact with the media. Read more
Information: Is your relative or friend approaching release? Read more
Information: Post-release information for family members. What happens after prison? Read more