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Keep up-to-date with the latest news about our work and the key issues affecting people we support.

Joe Parham

Joe Parham

It is with great sadness that Prisoners Abroad announces the passing of our founder, Joe Parham. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2022

Updated: 21st February, 2022

Author: Stephen Strickland

National Poetry Day 2021

National Poetry Day 2021

Celebrating prisoner poetry Read more

Published: 7th October, 2021

Updated: 29th October, 2021

Author: Meghan Takwani

Coping with Mental Health Problems in Prison

Coping with Mental Health Problems in Prison

By Herbert Read more

Published: 29th September, 2021

Author: Meghan Takwani

Comments: 2

Prisoners Abroad on Bird Podcast

Prisoners Abroad on Bird Podcast

A special episode feature on overseas imprisonment Read more

Published: 9th September, 2021

Updated: 11th January, 2022

Author: Emily Richards

Comments: 2

Pauline Crowe speaks on Leaders Council podcast

Pauline Crowe speaks on Leaders Council podcast

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Published: 19th July, 2021

Updated: 20th July, 2021

Author: Emily Richards

Volunteers' Week - 01-07 June 2021

Volunteers' Week - 01-07 June 2021

Read about what our volunteers do for us. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2021

Author: Meghan Takwani

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

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  • Freedom isn't always as simple as it sounds

    Freedom isn't always as simple as it sounds

    By Justin

  • The last words before he left

    The last words before he left

    By a family member

  • Staying positive

    Staying positive

    By TC

  • Life with Asperger's Syndrome in a US prison

    Life with Asperger's Syndrome in a US prison

    By SH

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  • Rehabilitation not recidivism : Norway's success in keeping re-offending rates low

    Rehabilitation not recidivism : Norway's success in keeping re-offending rates low

  • Prison life in the United Arab Emirates

    Prison life in the United Arab Emirates

  • Hell in a Thai jail

    Hell in a Thai jail

    Paul's story

  • My first experiences of prison life

    My first experiences of prison life

    Jon's Story

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

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

    Written by Laura Bevan

  • Surviving prison in Thailand

    Surviving prison in Thailand

    Billy Moore's Story

  • Why are hundreds of foreigners incarcerated in Peruvian Prisons?

    Why are hundreds of foreigners incarcerated in Peruvian Prisons?

    Written by Eve W

  • Arrest and imprisonment

    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.

  • Jailed in Jamaica

    Jailed in Jamaica

    Written by Guyanne S

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