Places where people are kidnapped

Kidnapping is a global crime, which is not concentrated in a particular region. The countries with the highest rates of kidnap are those with weak security infrastructures, high levels of impunity and economic disparity, such as Mexico, Venezuela and Nigeria, and those experiencing prolonged conflicts, such as Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan. The most highly developed countries with stable governments have the lowest levels of kidnapping.

Talking to children if the worst happens

A video looking at how to talk to children if the worst happens

Training packages

Hostage International offers bespoke training for organisations – both in-person and online –  in best practice in family and employee support during and after a hostage incident or similar crisis.

Who Can We Go to for Help?

There are organisations and companies that offer kidnap crisis resolution services or security incident management services.

External resources

Eating well by the UK’s National Health Service Support for British Nationals Abroad: the Consular Service by the UK’s Foreign Affairs Committee Consular Services Charter by Australia’s Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Consular Service Charter...