Hostage International and Hostage US partnership

Information on Kidnapping

There is very little information available about kidnapping because it is a crime that is often unreported in the media and academics struggle to get access to former hostages and their families to conduct research.

Trauma and Your Family

Life after captivity – a reintegration guide

For hostages – including those who have been arbitrarily or wrongfully detained – returning from captivity is not the end of their journey.

How Can Wider Family and Friends Help?

The wider group of family and friends of the kidnap victim can be immensely helpful in supporting the immediate family.