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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
Revised version of 'Assessment care in detention and teamwork (ACDT): detention services order 01/2022' added.
Guidance temporarily removed because the related forms have not been finalised. An updated version will follow.
Updated guidance. This guidance replaces DSO 06/2008 Assessment care in detention and teamwork' and 04/2006 Self harm which have both been removed.
