Risks to the hostage

The survival rate in kidnapping is high. The greatest risk is during or just after the abduction when the hostage could be wounded or killed. Thereafter, the hostage’s general health will also have a bearing on their survival. In most cases, where the kidnappers regard the hostage as part of a transaction, they will want to ensure the hostage survives the kidnap, so the risks of death are low.

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.

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.

Recovery over the long term

Rebuilding your life does take time.

As the Employer, What Are the Legal and Financial Implications for Us?

Under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, an organisation that has sent an employee to a dangerous area is responsible for that employee’s safety.