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  1. How we help
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Help for prisoners and their families

Prisoners Abroad is the only charity supporting British citizens detained overseas and their families.

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. If you don't get through first time, please try again - we are working from home and the phone connection is changeable.

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.

What we do for prisoners

What we do for prisoners

Providing humanitarian aid, advice and emotional support to British people affected by overseas imprisonment. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2018

Updated: 17th March, 2020

Author: Emily Richards

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Visiting a Prison Abroad

Visiting a Prison Abroad

Information: Are you planning a prison visit? Read more

Published: 9th April, 2018

Updated: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Alan Hooker

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What about the children?

What about the children?

Are you concerned about the effects of the imprisonment on your children? Read more

Published: 8th April, 2018

Updated: 30th July, 2019

Author: Alan Hooker

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Family Support Groups

Family Support Groups

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

Published: 7th April, 2018

Updated: 6th January, 2021

Author: Emily Richards

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Family Information Days

Family Information Days

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

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 17th June, 2020

Author: Emily Richards

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Online Family Network

Online Family Network

A confidential online support network for family members. Prisoners Abroad can provide you with a user name and password for this network. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2018

Updated: 5th February, 2019

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Family Linking

Family Linking

Would you like to be put you in contact with another family member to receive mutual support and guidance? Read more

Published: 4th April, 2018

Updated: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Alan Hooker

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Involvement with the media

Involvement with the media

Information for those concerned about contact with the media. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2018

Updated: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Alan Hooker

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Preparing for release

Preparing for release

Information: Is your relative or friend approaching release? Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2018

Updated: 24th November, 2020

Author: Alan Hooker

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After Release

After Release

Information: Post-release information for family members. What happens after prison? Read more

Published: 1st April, 2018

Updated: 17th November, 2020

Author: Alan Hooker

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