CMLP 2.13_English: Kidnap, Ransom, and Hostage Taking Crisis Management

Kidnap, ransom or hostage situations are complicated and impactful incidents not only for the victim, but also for the family, the victim’s work colleagues, and for other impacted stakeholders. There are multiple forms of kidnapping, with regional influences affecting the severity of the outcome. Kidnappings may be short-lived, or they may last weeks, months or even years. The ability to work within a multi-stakeholder setting, understanding the responsibilities of the organization and how these fit within government, diplomatic and hostage negotiator activities is critical. Family liaison and management is central to kidnap, ransom and hostage situations, and the management of internal communications, media management, and other critical stakeholder engagement is a core responsibility of the crisis response. PLEASE REMEMBER - Some modules offer language subtitles. Click the 'CC' button on the video player controls to select your language. WEAK INTERNET – If you have limited bandwidth, please ensure you select the lowest quality setting under the gear icon in the video player controls