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This week's example showing that ICVs voices and ideas can impact what resources are available to detainees in police custody, helping to make detainee care more inclusive.
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Another amazing example of how ICV visits can impact real change in police custody, ensuring that processes are in place to meet all detainees religious and dietary needs.
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Text based image detailing how ICVs used writing to communicate with a deaf detainee in police custody to check on their rights and entitlements, and how this was raised with custody officers and has resulted in queries being made to facilitate staff receiving basic British sign language lessons and establish if an audio loop is accessible within custody.
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Check out this week's example of how ICVs have impacted the detainee experience in police custody!
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After concerns about vegan food and drink options in custody, ICVs raised the issue with the duty-inspector. As a result, alternative options are now available for detainees.
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π‘ Introducing ICV Impact!
Weβre excited to launch a new weekly series, where every Friday weβll showcase the incredible impact that Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) have on detainee care and welfare.
Stay tuned for real stories of how ICVs are making a difference!
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