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Assessment care in detention and teamwork

Detention services order 01/2022 about the care and management of individuals under the assessment care in detention and teamwork (ACDT) processes.

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Assessment care in detention and teamwork (ACDT): detention services order 01/2022

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Detention services order for identifying and supporting individuals in detention who may be at risk of self-harm and/or suicide, setting out:

  • the subsequent care and support required for the individuals
  • guidance for the staff who care for them
Published 1 September 2008
Last updated 17 October 2022 + show all updates
  1. Revised version of 'Assessment care in detention and teamwork (ACDT): detention services order 01/2022' added.

  2. Guidance temporarily removed because the related forms have not been finalised. An updated version will follow.

  3. Updated guidance. This guidance replaces DSO 06/2008 ‘Assessment care in detention and teamwork' and 04/2006 ‘Self harm’ which have both been removed.

  4. First published.