Information for related professions

In order to achieve their objectives, appropriate adults need to work effectively with a range of professionals. The information below has been developed to support the development of effective working relationships. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Please see our dedicated coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance.

Youth justice professionals

• Information for youth justice professionals

Teachers and educational establishments

• Information for teachers and educational establishments

Liaison and Diversion Services

• Information for liaison and diversion services

Nurses and other healthcare professionals

• Information for nurses and other health care professionals working in police custody suites 

Solicitors and legal representatives

• Solicitors and legal representatives (NAAN)

Independent Custody Visitors

• Independence of ICVs and AAs (NAAN & ICVA - accepted by PACE Strategy Board Oct 2017)
• Guidance on effective working between ICVs and AAs (NAAN & ICVA)

Magistrates, district judges and court staff

• Mental Health, Autism & Learning Disabilities in the Criminal Courts (Prison Reform Trust and Rethink)

Police

• Information for police (NAAN)

 All professionals  

• Professionals in the Criminal Justice System working with Offenders with Learning Disabilities (Department of Health) p.37