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  • Women in prison: What strikes me most is the enormous resilience

    Women in prison: What strikes me most is the enormous resilience

    By Kate Lill, trustee of Prisoners Abroad Read more

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Women in prison: What strikes me most is the enormous resilience

Women in prison: What strikes me most is the enormous resilience

By Kate Lill, trustee of Prisoners Abroad Read more

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Published: 25th February, 2026

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Long-term family support

Long-term family support

By Emma, Casework Assistant Read more

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Published: 12th May, 2025

Updated: 13th May, 2025

Free Wills Month: Lasting dignity from those who remember us

Free Wills Month: Lasting dignity from those who remember us

By Stephen Strickland, Philanthropy Manager Read more

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Published: 21st October, 2024

Help us to shape the future strategy of Prisoners Abroad

Help us to shape the future strategy of Prisoners Abroad

By Christopher Stacey, Chief Executive of Prisoners Abroad Read more

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Published: 9th July, 2024

Comments: 1

A listening ear

A listening ear

Some reflections from the Prisoner and Family Services team on the benefits of our volunteer telephone support service Read more

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Published: 24th June, 2024

Travel Aware: Staying safe in Berlin

Travel Aware: Staying safe in Berlin

By Amy Gaffney, Student Brand Ambassador Read more

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Published: 7th June, 2024

Updated: 3rd September, 2024

Part of a family

Part of a family

By Richard Price, patron of Prisoners Abroad Read more

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Published: 28th May, 2024

Staff stories: An exciting time

Staff stories: An exciting time

By Christopher Stacey, Chief Executive of Prisoners Abroad Read more

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Published: 15th May, 2024

Travel Aware: Planning your next adventure – and how to stay safe

Travel Aware: Planning your next adventure – and how to stay safe

By Amileh Begum, Student Brand Ambassador Read more

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Published: 3rd April, 2024

Travel Aware: Safe travel from state to state

Travel Aware: Safe travel from state to state

By Jacob Robinson, Student Brand Ambassador Read more

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Published: 3rd April, 2024

Travel Aware: Travelling and transiting to the United States

Travel Aware: Travelling and transiting to the United States

By Georgia Thomas Bennett, Student Brand Ambassador Read more

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Published: 28th March, 2024

Comments: 5

One simple question: What do you need?

One simple question: What do you need?

By Professor Kit de Waal, patron of Prisoners Abroad Read more

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Published: 14th March, 2024

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