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 22 nd 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 / Home Home What we do Training News Publications Contact 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... What we do Looking for Training? Training Volunteer as a visitor in your area Get involved Latest News TACT Training June 2013 Featured News Scheme Administrators Conference June 2013 New website launch June 2013 More news Recent Publications TACT Student Manual PDF Downloa d Visiting Times Magazine 2013 PDF Downloa d TACT Student Manual PDF Downloa d Visiting Times Magazine 2013 PDF Downloa d TACT Student Manual PDF Downloa d Visiting Times Magazine 2013 PDF Downloa d PrevPrev Next 2 of 4 PrevPrev Next 1 of 2 Publications archive Browse past publications from ICVA publications archive (2000 to current) Looking for TACT Visit Docs? TACT Visit Docs Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) is a registered voluntary organisation Reg 087397. PO Box 1053, Colne, BB9 4BL. Make an enquiry Make an enquiry Interested in becoming an Independent Custody Visitor in your area? Learn more Learn more Wouldn't you want someone to check in on you? Could you be an Independent Custody Visitor? Volunteering in your area / Home Home What we do Training News Publications Contact 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... What we do Looking for Training? Training Volunteer as a visitor in your area Get involved Latest News TACT Training June 2013 Featured News Scheme Administrators Conference June 2013 New website launch June 2013 More news Recent Publications TACT Student Manual PDF Downloa d Visiting Times Magazine 2013 PDF Downloa d TACT Student Manual PDF Downloa d Visiting Times Magazine 2013 PDF Downloa d TACT Student Manual PDF Downloa d Visiting Times Magazine 2013 PDF Downloa d PrevPrev Next 3 of 4 PrevPrev Next 1 of 2 Publications archive Browse past publications from ICVA publications archive (2000 to current) Looking for TACT Visit Docs? TACT Visit Docs Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) is a registered voluntary organisation Reg 087397. PO Box 1053, Colne, BB9 4BL. Make an enquiry Make an enquiry Interested in becoming an Independent Custody Visitor in your area? Learn more Learn more 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. 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 Consultation - findings

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’s and 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 PCC must 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 ?