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New Referral Pathway for Detainees ...

ICVA today publishes an impact report highlighting the important work being done to better support women held in police custody, marking World Menopause Day 202...

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Inquiry supports ICVAs work to end ...

The unnecessary and frequent use of degrading strip searches and use of anti-rip clothing was condemned in the Baird Inquiry report, released today. ICVA issued...

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Celebrating Volunteers – Dogs...

The below blog is a brief interview with two wonderful ICVs from the Cleveland scheme who discuss their experience of bringing along their service dog Kelly on ...

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NPM Annual Conference 2024...

Last week I was very happy to attend the annual National Preventive Mechanism Conference in Cardiff. The United Kingdom National Preventive Mechanism (UKNPM) wa...

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ICVA End of Year Blog...

It has now been just over a year since I have been the CEO of ICVA, a good time to reflect on the year it has been for ICVA and independent custody visiting mor...

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ICVA Quality Assurance Framework 2...

‘I would just like to say that I found the QAF process well-structured. I printed off the criteria which enabled me to work towards every objective, ensuring ...

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Menopause in Police Custody...

Menopause in Police Custody: Progress in establishing a new referral pathway and sharing of good practice in NPM. The menopause is a natural, hormonal transitio...

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ICVA Chair Announcement...

ICVA is delighted to announce that a new, permanent Chair has been appointed at the Board of Directors. Dame Anne Owers joins ICVA from her most recent tenure a...

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Lux Lighting in Custody – An ...

ICVA surveys schemes about important issues in custody visiting on a monthly basis. This month ICVA has focussed on measuring the impact that Sussex OPCC, with ...

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