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'''Hostage US''' is a non-profit organization established in 2016, dedicated to providing support to American hostages and their families during and after a hostage crisis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Carrie |title=Nonprofit Group Helps Families Of Americans Held Hostage |url=https://www.npr.org/2018/11/26/670991275/nonprofit-group-helps-families-of-americans-held-hostage |website=NPR}}</ref> The executive director is Liz Cathcart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=#088: Hostage US: Rescued Hostage Jessica Buchanan & Executive Director Liz Cathcart |url=https://greenberetfoundation.org/jedburghpodcast/088-hostage-us-supporting-families-of-us-citizens-in-captivity-with-rescued-hostage-jessica-buchanan-and-executive-director-liz-cathcart/ |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=Green Beret Foundation}}</ref> The organization offers practical assistance, including financial aid, legal advice, and logistical support, as well as emotional and psychological care through counseling and peer support networks. Hostage US works closely with government agencies, other non-profits, and the private sector to ensure a comprehensive support system for those affected. Through advocacy and public awareness initiatives, Hostage US seeks to improve policies and raise awareness about the challenges faced by hostages and their families.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fuller |first=Jason |title=Rebuilding after the reunion: what life can be like for hostages once they're free |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/11/27/1215477144/rebuilding-after-the-reunion-what-life-can-be-like-for-hostages-once-theyre-free#:~:text=Rebuilding%20after%20the%20reunion%3A%20what%20life%20can%20be%20like%20for%20hostages%20once%20they%27re%20free |website=NPR}}</ref> |
'''Hostage US''' is a non-profit organization established in 2016, dedicated to providing support to American hostages and their families during and after a hostage crisis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Carrie |title=Nonprofit Group Helps Families Of Americans Held Hostage |url=https://www.npr.org/2018/11/26/670991275/nonprofit-group-helps-families-of-americans-held-hostage |website=NPR}}</ref> The executive director is Liz Cathcart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=#088: Hostage US: Rescued Hostage Jessica Buchanan & Executive Director Liz Cathcart |url=https://greenberetfoundation.org/jedburghpodcast/088-hostage-us-supporting-families-of-us-citizens-in-captivity-with-rescued-hostage-jessica-buchanan-and-executive-director-liz-cathcart/ |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=Green Beret Foundation}}</ref> The organization offers practical assistance, including financial aid, legal advice, and logistical support, as well as emotional and psychological care through counseling and peer support networks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Liz Cathcart {{!}} Most Influential People in Security 2023 {{!}} Security Magazine |url=https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99811-liz-cathcart-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=www.securitymagazine.com |language=en}}</ref> Hostage US works closely with government agencies, other non-profits, and the private sector to ensure a comprehensive support system for those affected. Through advocacy and public awareness initiatives, Hostage US seeks to improve policies and raise awareness about the challenges faced by hostages and their families.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fuller |first=Jason |title=Rebuilding after the reunion: what life can be like for hostages once they're free |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/11/27/1215477144/rebuilding-after-the-reunion-what-life-can-be-like-for-hostages-once-theyre-free#:~:text=Rebuilding%20after%20the%20reunion%3A%20what%20life%20can%20be%20like%20for%20hostages%20once%20they%27re%20free |website=NPR}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:57, 4 July 2024
Hostage US is a non-profit organization established in 2016, dedicated to providing support to American hostages and their families during and after a hostage crisis.[1] The executive director is Liz Cathcart.[2] The organization offers practical assistance, including financial aid, legal advice, and logistical support, as well as emotional and psychological care through counseling and peer support networks.[3] Hostage US works closely with government agencies, other non-profits, and the private sector to ensure a comprehensive support system for those affected. Through advocacy and public awareness initiatives, Hostage US seeks to improve policies and raise awareness about the challenges faced by hostages and their families.[4]
References
- ^ Johnson, Carrie. "Nonprofit Group Helps Families Of Americans Held Hostage". NPR.
- ^ "#088: Hostage US: Rescued Hostage Jessica Buchanan & Executive Director Liz Cathcart". Green Beret Foundation. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Liz Cathcart | Most Influential People in Security 2023 | Security Magazine". www.securitymagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Fuller, Jason. "Rebuilding after the reunion: what life can be like for hostages once they're free". NPR.