> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/safeguards.md). # Safeguards - [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) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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