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A Word From Nick Prettejohn

A Word From Nick Prettejohn

Nick talks to us about becoming the new Chair of Trustees Read more

Published: 10th March, 2021

Author: Emily Richards

Nick Prettejohn Becomes New Chair of Trustees at Prisoners Abroad

Nick Prettejohn Becomes New Chair of Trustees at Prisoners Abroad

We are delighted to welcome Nick Prettejohn to our team this December. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2020

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Emily Richards

National Poetry Day

National Poetry Day

Poems written by prisoners Read more

Published: 1st October, 2020

Author: Emily Richards

Two Point Six Challenge

Two Point Six Challenge

How you can help Prisoners Abroad by taking on the Two Point Six Challenge Read more

Published: 21st April, 2020

Updated: 24th April, 2020

Author: Stephen Strickland

Coronavirus

Coronavirus

How we are responding and your much needed support Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 8th April, 2020

Author: Emily Richards

Looking After Mental Health in Prison

Looking After Mental Health in Prison

By the Mental Health Foundation Read more

Published: 7th October, 2019

Updated: 10th October, 2019

Author: Emily Richards

Connecting Families

Connecting Families

Watch our new film on how we support families and friends affected by overseas imprisonment. Read more

Published: 25th June, 2019

Updated: 19th November, 2019

Author: Emily Richards

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Poems

Poems

Written by prisoners Read more

Published: 14th June, 2019

Author: Emily Richards

Kevin Fitzgerald CBE becomes a Patron

Kevin Fitzgerald CBE becomes a Patron

Press release Read more

Published: 30th January, 2019

Updated: 1st February, 2019

Author: Emily Richards

Prisoners Abroad Family Service Receives National Lottery Funding

Prisoners Abroad Family Service Receives National Lottery Funding

Press release Read more

Published: 18th January, 2019

Updated: 6th February, 2019

Author: Emily Richards

The Nelson Mandela Rules

The Nelson Mandela Rules

United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners Read more

Published: 31st December, 2018

Author: Emily Richards

Doing time in 'Hell': Life in Sierra Leone's rundown prisons

Doing time in 'Hell': Life in Sierra Leone's rundown prisons

Written by Lily Ross Read more

Published: 11th December, 2018

Author: Emily Richards

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    Here you can find a range of our helpful handbooks which will guide you through some of the challenges of being affected by overseas imprisonment.

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    Prison life in the United Arab Emirates

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    World's most dangerous prison? Impossible to choose...

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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

    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

    Resettlement

    Our resettlement service supports British people who return back to the UK after being in prison overseas.

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    My first experiences of prison life

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    Information about imprisonment abroad

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