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Content. Recent Changes What those changes mean What has happened since the changes How are we managing the changes?. Implications. Revised Codes of Practice TACT visiting arrangements to include copies of reports to IRTL Training Module for visiting TACT detainees

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  1. Content • Recent Changes • What those changes mean • What has happened since the changes • How are we managing the changes?

  2. Implications • Revised Codes of Practice • TACT visiting arrangements to include copies of reports to IRTL • Training Module for visiting TACT detainees • Revised initial training materials • A need to produce updated national standards

  3. Revised Codes of Practice • Became effective 22nd April 2013 • Contains 34 paragraph musts for PCCs, 15 for ICVs & 15 for the police • Following consultation, looked to views and opinions of stakeholders • ICVA has organised a wide ranging consultation to produce national standards

  4. TACT Visiting References • Access to detainees – paragraph 53 • Talking with detainees - paragraph 58 • Audio & video – paragraphs 66 –72 • TACT visit reports – paragraph 79

  5. ICVA – TACT Training • All PCCs received a copy of DVD training package & one copy of student book.Contains 3 scenarios for ICVs. • Allows for individual training as well as group delivery • Copies of Visit Report form submitted to IRTL also on ICVA website • There will be a conference early next year to share best practice

  6. Revised Initial Training Materials

  7. Mental Health Module

  8. Juvenile Module

  9. Could you be an Independent Custody Visitor? Volunteering in your area Could you be an Independent Custody Visitor? Volunteering in your area • / Home • / Home • Home • Home • What we do • What we do • Training • Training • News • News • Publications • Publications • Contact • Contact The Independent Custody Visiting Association Independently advocating on custody conditions since 1993 The Independent Custody Visiting Association Independently advocating on custody conditions since 1993 We help raise public awareness on the rights, entitlements, health, and wellbeing of people held in police custody... We help raise public awareness on the rights, entitlements, health, and wellbeing of people held in police custody... What we doLooking forTraining? What we doLooking forTraining? Volunteer as a visitor in your area Volunteer as a visitor in your area Get involved Get involved Latest News Latest News TACT Training June 2013 TACT Training June 2013 Featured News Featured News • Scheme Administrators Conference • June 2013 • Scheme Administrators Conference • June 2013 • New website launch • June 2013 • New website launch • June 2013 More news More news Recent Publications Recent Publications • TACT Student Manual • PDF • TACT Student Manual • PDF • Download • Download • Visiting Times Magazine 2013 • PDF • Visiting Times Magazine 2013 • PDF • Download • Download • TACT Student Manual • PDF • TACT Student Manual • PDF • Download • Download • Visiting Times Magazine 2013 • PDF • Visiting Times Magazine 2013 • PDF • Download • Download • TACT Student Manual • PDF • TACT Student Manual • PDF • Download • Download • Visiting Times Magazine 2013 • PDF • Visiting Times Magazine 2013 • PDF • Download • Download Prev Prev Next Next 3of4 2of4 Prev Prev Next Next 1of2 1of2 Publications archive Browse past publications from ICVA publications archive (2000 to current) Publications archive Browse past publications from ICVA publications archive (2000 to current) Looking forTACT Visit Docs? Looking forTACT Visit Docs? Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) is a registered voluntary organisation Reg 087397. PO Box 1053, Colne, BB9 4BL.Make an enquiry Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) is a registered voluntary organisation Reg 087397. PO Box 1053, Colne, BB9 4BL.Make an enquiry Interested in becoming an Independent Custody Visitor in your area?Learn more Interested in becoming an Independent Custody Visitor in your area?Learn more Wouldn't you want someone to check in on you? Wouldn't you want someone to check in on you?

  10. National Standards Consultation & the findings

  11. National Standards Consultation ICVA launched a consultation process into updating the national standards. This took place throughout the Summer. The main objectives were to: • include legislative updates • ensure that the standards reflect the experiences of all involved in the custody visiting process • incorporate good practice developed locally.

  12. Consultation - findings How are schemes similar? The Acts, Codes of Practice & updated National Standards give clear information to PCCs on the following: ·Publicity ·Recruitment, Selection & Retention ·Training ·Working Protocols ·Working Practices ·Feedback

  13. There is no standard application form between PCCs ·The vetting of volunteers still differs ·The application of an upper age limit is imposed as insurance cover sometimes ceases at 80. ·Schemes within the UK decide on the tenure of ICV’sand some do not carry out full re-assessments of suitability which must take place at regular intervals but no longer than three years apart.

  14. Training The way in which visitors are trained also differs from PCC to PCC: •  How & by whom are visitors trained ·What is included in the training? ·Have you been consulted on training and is there a structured plan with clear objectives, which must be developed locally. ·The PCCmust evaluate the effectiveness of training and the extent to which it is achieving its objectives.

  15. Working Protocols There is no standard ICV visit report form for recording what takes place during the visit • Are visits in your area rostered and by whom ? • What is the frequency of visits and is it sufficient ? • What guidelines are in place locally • What arrangements are in place to meet with the scheme administrator / police etc ?

  16. Working Practices There are different processes in relation to visiting schemes •  Access to the custody suite – what formal arrangements are in place for out of hours –how is this carried out? • Access to detainees (some schemes need signature to see ICV & custody record) • Self-introduction – has it been adopted by all schemes?

  17. Feedback Key areas in the process remain: • Reporting to police • Reporting to PCC • Responding to ICV issues • Newsletters • Annual Reports • Social Networking

  18. The Future Direction • Key performance indicators / benchmarking / health checks ? • Module on alcohol / drugs ? • One National scheme ? • One national ICV visit report form ? • Accreditation of training ? • 2014 NPM conference ?

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