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⭐ ICV Impact ⭐

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.

#ICVImpact #IndependentCustodyVisiting #HumanRights

23.05.2025 13:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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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.

16.05.2025 10:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

⭐ ICV Impact ⭐

Check out this week's example of how ICVs have impacted the detainee experience in police custody!

#ICVImpact #IndependentCustodyVisiting #HumanRights

25.04.2025 10:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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.

#ICVImpact #HumanRights #Independentcustodyvisiting

11.04.2025 11:28 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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On World Health Day, we’re highlighting the health-related rights of detainees in police custody.

Swipe through to learn more about the rights detainees have, which Independent Custody Visitors help ensure are upheld and monitored through their unannounced visits to police custody. #WorldHealthDay

07.04.2025 12:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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💡 Introducing ICV Impact!

We’re excited to launch a new weekly series, where every Friday we’ll 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!

04.04.2025 12:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Follow on post with a little more information on what ICVA does!

01.04.2025 10:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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👋 Hello from ICVA!
We’re the Independent Custody Visiting Association, dedicated to protecting the rights and welfare of people being detained in police custody.

👥 Follow us to learn more about our work, the ICV role, and why independent oversight matters!

01.04.2025 10:51 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

Thank you for adding us @aviddetention.bsky.social

20.01.2025 12:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0