Rebels in Prison Support (RIPS) was set up by the family and friends of people held on remand in prison after climate protests in 2021. 

We have supported 137 individuals in Prison since 2021 ranging from remand for days/weeks to sentences up to 3 years!

RIPS exists to support activists who have been imprisoned for non-violent/peaceful protest.

RIPS supports activists from a range of organisations including Just Stop Oil, Insulate Britain, Palestine Action, Extinction Rebellion, Animal Rising and more.

We are a volunteer core team coordinating a wider network of buddies and helpers. We work to ensure that all those taking non-violent action that may result in prison are prepared and supported both practically and emotionally.

What we spend money on:

• Emails to send and reply via emailaprisoner.com
• Commissary money
• Sending people things in prison (printing & postage)
• Website and hosting
• Transport and Expenses
• Post Prison support – including gatherings and debriefs

Who do we support?

Although initially set up to support climate activists, RIPS will support any individual in prison for non-violent* protest.

*Non-violence is defined as not causing harm to any human or animal. In the context of protest, non-violence is defined as using peaceful means rather than force to bring about change.