# AVID Visitor Handbook ## AVID Visitor Handbook - [Welcome](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/welcome.md): Welcome to the AVID handbook for visitors to people held in immigration detention in the UK. - [About AVID](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/introduction/about-avid.md) - [About this Handbook](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/introduction/about-this-handbook.md) - [Introduction](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/introduction.md) - [Why Visit People in Detention](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/introduction/why-visit-people-in-detention.md) - [The Role of a Visitor](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/introduction/the-role-of-a-visitor.md) - [Joining a visitor group](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/introduction/joining-a-visitor-group.md) - [Practicalities of visiting](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/practicalities-of-visiting.md) - [Models of visiting](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/practicalities-of-visiting/models-of-visiting.md) - [Booking a social visit](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/practicalities-of-visiting/booking-a-social-visit.md) - [What to expect on arrival](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/practicalities-of-visiting/what-to-expect-on-arrival.md) - [What to expect in a visiting room](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/practicalities-of-visiting/what-to-expect-in-a-visiting-room.md) - [What to expect in prisons](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/practicalities-of-visiting/what-to-expect-in-prisons.md) - [How do people in detention find out about visitors?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/practicalities-of-visiting/how-do-people-in-detention-find-out-about-visitors.md) - [Visiting Skills](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/visiting-skills.md) - [Being worthy of trust](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/visiting-skills/being-worthy-of-trust.md) - [Empathetic listening](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/visiting-skills/empathetic-listening.md) - [Demonstrating independence](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/visiting-skills/demonstrating-independence.md) - [Boundaries and safeguarding](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/visiting-skills/boundaries-and-safeguarding.md) - [What issues might someone raise and what can I do?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/what-issues-might-someone-raise-and-what-can-i-do.md) - [Step-by-step: Before, during and after a visit](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/step-by-step-before-during-and-after-a-visit.md) - [Find a visitor group](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/find-a-visitor-group.md) - [Useful organisations](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/useful-organisations.md) - [Visitor group list](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/useful-organisations/visitor-group-list.md): Find more information below on AVID member organisations (visitor groups) and the support they provide to people in immigration detention across the UK. - [Other organisations supporting people in detention and prison](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/useful-organisations/other-organisations-supporting-people-in-detention-and-prison.md): Find information below on organisations who provide frontline support to people in immigration detention and prisons - [Mental Health and Specialist Organisations](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/useful-organisations/mental-health-and-specialist-organisations.md): Find information below on organisations who provide mental health support, including survivors of trafficking. The list is relevant for people in detention and for visitors/staff members too. - [Post-Detention and Support in the Community](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/useful-organisations/post-detention-and-support-in-the-community.md): Find information below on organisations who provide post-detention support and support to migrant communities. - [Visitor wellbeing](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/visitor-wellbeing.md) - [Introduction](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/visitor-wellbeing/introduction.md): Why visitor wellbeing is important - [Impacts of visiting](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/visitor-wellbeing/impacts-of-visiting.md) - [Vicarious Trauma](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/visitor-wellbeing/vicarious-trauma.md) - [Vicarious Resilience](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/visitor-wellbeing/vicarious-resilience.md) - [Moral Distress](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/visitor-wellbeing/moral-distress.md) - [Self-Care Strategies](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/visitor-wellbeing/self-care-strategies.md) - [Collective Care](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/visitor-wellbeing/collective-care.md) - [Lived and Living Experience](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/visitor-wellbeing/lived-and-living-experience.md) - [Support from AVID](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/visitor-wellbeing/support-from-avid.md) - [Introduction](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/who-can-be-detained/introduction.md) - [Who, Why, When](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/who-can-be-detained/who-why-when.md) - [Decisions to Detain](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/who-can-be-detained/decisions-to-detain.md) - [Lawfulness of Detention](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/who-can-be-detained/lawfulness-of-detention.md) - [People considered unsuitable for detention and statutory time limits](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/who-can-be-detained/people-considered-unsuitable-for-detention-and-statutory-time-limits.md) - [Demographics](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/who-can-be-detained/demographics.md) - [Introduction](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/introduction.md) - [Essential Immigration and Asylum Law for Visitors](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/essential-immigration-and-asylum-law-for-visitors.md) - [UK legislation on asylum and detention](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/essential-immigration-and-asylum-law-for-visitors/uk-legislation-on-asylum-and-detention.md) - [International Framework](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/essential-immigration-and-asylum-law-for-visitors/international-framework.md) - [Claiming asylum in the UK](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/essential-immigration-and-asylum-law-for-visitors/claiming-asylum-in-the-uk.md) - [Post Brexit Changes](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/essential-immigration-and-asylum-law-for-visitors/post-brexit-changes.md) - [Detention Policy and Guidance](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance.md) - [Overview and Sources](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/overview-and-sources.md) - [Detention General Instructions](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/detention-general-instructions.md) - [Detention Centre and Short-Term Holding Facility Rules](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/detention-centre-and-short-term-holding-facility-rules.md) - [Detention Operating Standards](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/detention-operating-standards.md) - [Detention Service Orders](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/detention-service-orders.md) - [Prison Service Instructions & Probation Orders](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/prison-service-instructions-and-probation-orders.md) - [Home Office Policy and Guidance](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/home-office-policy-and-guidance.md) - [What can visitors do?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-uk-essential-legislation-policy-and-guidance/detention-policy-and-guidance/what-can-visitors-do.md) - [Introduction](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-prison-estate/introduction.md) - [Legal Framework](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-prison-estate/legal-framework.md) - [Why are people detained in the prison estate?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-prison-estate/why-are-people-detained-in-the-prison-estate.md) - [History of the use of prisons to detain people held under immigration powers](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-prison-estate/history-of-the-use-of-prisons-to-detain-people-held-under-immigration-powers.md) - [Additional layers of disadvantage](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-prison-estate/additional-layers-of-disadvantage.md) - [Criticisms on the use of Prison for Immigration Detention and Further Reading](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-prison-estate/criticisms-on-the-use-of-prison-for-immigration-detention-and-further-reading.md) - [Organisations offering legal advice & practical help in prisons](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/immigration-detention-in-the-prison-estate/organisations-offering-legal-advice-and-practical-help-in-prisons.md) - [Introduction](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/introduction.md) - [Legal Advice and Representation](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/legal-advice-and-representation.md) - [Why do people in detention need legal advice?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/legal-advice-and-representation/why-do-people-in-detention-need-legal-advice.md) - [What is legal aid and what does it cover?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/legal-advice-and-representation/what-is-legal-aid-and-what-does-it-cover.md) - [Who can give immigration legal advice?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/legal-advice-and-representation/who-can-give-immigration-legal-advice.md) - [The Legal Aid Agency Detained Duty Advice Scheme (DDAS) in IRCs](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/legal-advice-and-representation/the-legal-aid-agency-detained-duty-advice-scheme-ddas-in-ircs.md) - [How do I know if a solicitor is doing a good job?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/legal-advice-and-representation/how-do-i-know-if-a-solicitor-is-doing-a-good-job.md) - [What can visitors do?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/what-can-visitors-do.md) - [Finding a legal advisor](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/what-can-visitors-do/finding-a-legal-advisor.md) - [Finding a legal advisor for a person detained under immigration powers in the prison estate](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/what-can-visitors-do/finding-a-legal-advisor-for-a-person-detained-under-immigration-powers-in-the-prison-estate.md) - [Notify a legal representative that their detained client has been moved to another IRC](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/what-can-visitors-do/notify-a-legal-representative-that-their-detained-client-has-been-moved-to-another-irc.md) - [Help a person in detention to understand what they can reasonably expect of their lawyer](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/what-can-visitors-do/help-a-person-in-detention-to-understand-what-they-can-reasonably-expect-of-their-lawyer.md) - [Give Information](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/what-can-visitors-do/give-information.md) - [Visitors and legal advisors: constructive relationships](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/what-can-visitors-do/visitors-and-legal-advisors-constructive-relationships.md) - [Help if there are problems with the current legal representative](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/what-can-visitors-do/help-if-there-are-problems-with-the-current-legal-representative.md) - [Acting as a McKenzie Friend](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/legal-advice-and-representation/what-can-visitors-do/acting-as-a-mckenzie-friend.md) - [Introduction](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/introduction.md) - [Harms of detention: what safeguarding concerns do visitors come across in detention?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention.md) - [Deteriorating mental health](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/deteriorating-mental-health.md) - [Worsening of pre-existing health needs](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/worsening-of-pre-existing-health-needs.md) - [Trauma and mental health conditions that are common in detention](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/trauma-and-mental-health-conditions-that-are-common-in-detention.md) - [Failures in continuity of care](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/failures-in-continuity-of-care.md) - [Mistreatment and abuse](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/mistreatment-and-abuse.md) - [Disbelief](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/disbelief.md) - [Suicidal thoughts and self-harm](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm.md) - [Survivors of torture, human trafficking and modern slavery](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/survivors-of-torture-human-trafficking-and-modern-slavery.md) - [People who lack decision-making capacity](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/people-who-lack-decision-making-capacity.md) - [Age disputed children](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/age-disputed-children.md) - [Hunger strikes (food/ fluid refusal)](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/harms-of-detention-what-safeguarding-concerns-do-visitors-come-across-in-detention/hunger-strikes-food-fluid-refusal.md) - [Policy and practice](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice.md) - [Adults at Risk Policy (AAR)](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/adults-at-risk-policy-aar.md) - [Background to the Adults at Risk Policy](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/adults-at-risk-policy-aar/background-to-the-adults-at-risk-policy.md) - [Ongoing Criticisms and Developments](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/adults-at-risk-policy-aar/ongoing-criticisms-and-developments.md) - [Present position of the AAR and oversight](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/adults-at-risk-policy-aar/present-position-of-the-aar-and-oversight.md) - [Healthcare screening, assessment and monitoring](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/healthcare-screening-assessment-and-monitoring.md) - [Healthcare safeguarding reports: Rule 35 and Rule 32](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/healthcare-screening-assessment-and-monitoring/healthcare-safeguarding-reports-rule-35-and-rule-32.md) - [Challenges and concerns about reporting under Rules 32/35](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/healthcare-screening-assessment-and-monitoring/challenges-and-concerns-about-reporting-under-rules-32-35.md) - [Key Points for Visitors](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/healthcare-screening-assessment-and-monitoring/key-points-for-visitors.md) - [The ACDT System](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/the-acdt-system.md) - [Challenges and concerns](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/the-acdt-system/challenges-and-concerns.md) - [Use of Segregation](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/use-of-segregation.md) - [Challenges and concerns](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/use-of-segregation/challenges-and-concerns.md) - [National Referral Mechanism](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/national-referral-mechanism.md) - [Challenges and concerns](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/national-referral-mechanism/challenges-and-concerns.md) - [The Mental Capacity Act 2005](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/the-mental-capacity-act-2005.md) - [Challenges and concerns](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/the-mental-capacity-act-2005/challenges-and-concerns.md) - [Age Assessments](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/age-assessments.md) - [Challenges and concerns](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/age-assessments/challenges-and-concerns.md) - [Food and Fluid Refusal](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/policy-and-practice/food-and-fluid-refusal.md) - [A series of case studies](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/a-series-of-case-studies.md) - [Dawit](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/a-series-of-case-studies/dawit.md) - [Ali](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/a-series-of-case-studies/ali.md) - [Drita](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/a-series-of-case-studies/drita.md) - [Bao](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/a-series-of-case-studies/bao.md) - [Gabriel](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/a-series-of-case-studies/gabriel.md) - [What can visitors do](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/what-can-visitors-do.md) - [Safeguarding Principles](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/what-can-visitors-do/safeguarding-principles.md) - [Emotional support through empathetic and active listening](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/what-can-visitors-do/emotional-support-through-empathetic-and-active-listening.md) - [Worried about someone’s deteriorating mental and physical health](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/what-can-visitors-do/worried-about-someones-deteriorating-mental-and-physical-health.md) - [Access to Medical Information](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/what-can-visitors-do/access-to-medical-information.md) - [Supporting Someone on Hunger Strike](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/what-can-visitors-do/supporting-someone-on-hunger-strike.md) - [Supporting people where there are concerns about their decision-making capacity](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/what-can-visitors-do/supporting-people-where-there-are-concerns-about-their-decision-making-capacity.md) - [Support after release](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/what-can-visitors-do/support-after-release.md) - [Looking after your own wellbeing](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/looking-after-your-own-wellbeing.md) - [Useful Organisations](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards/useful-organisations.md) - [Introduction](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/introduction.md) - [Immigration Bail Overview](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/immigration-bail-overview.md) - [Secretary of State Bail](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/immigration-bail-overview/secretary-of-state-bail.md) - [Immigration Tribunal Bail](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/immigration-bail-overview/immigration-tribunal-bail.md) - [Bail addresses and Home Office accommodation](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/bail-addresses-and-home-office-accommodation.md) - [Offering financial condition supporters/sureties](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/offering-financial-condition-supporters-sureties.md) - [Refusal of bail and further bail applications](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/refusal-of-bail-and-further-bail-applications.md) - [Bail with or without a legal advisor](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/bail-with-or-without-a-legal-advisor.md) - [Bail for people detained in the prison estate](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/bail-for-people-detained-in-the-prison-estate.md) - [Mandatory electronic monitoring for those facing deportation](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/mandatory-electronic-monitoring-for-those-facing-deportation.md) - [Bail and removal directions](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/bail-and-removal-directions.md) - [What can visitors do?](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/what-can-visitors-do.md) - [Life after release](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-out-of-detention/life-after-release.md) - [Introduction](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/introduction.md) - [Policy Definitions](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/policy-definitions.md) - [Being ‘liable to removal’ or ‘liable to deportation’ and Notices](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/being-liable-to-removal-or-liable-to-deportation-and-notices.md) - [Third Country Removals](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/third-country-removals.md) - [Deportation](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/deportation.md) - [Getting on the plane](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/getting-on-the-plane.md) - [Assisted Voluntary Returns Schemes](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/assisted-voluntary-returns-schemes.md) - [The Early Removal Scheme](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/the-early-removal-scheme.md) - [Family Returns Process](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/family-returns-process.md) - [Consequences of being removed or deported for return to the UK](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/removal-return-and-deportation/consequences-of-being-removed-or-deported-for-return-to-the-uk.md) - 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