Attending police’s enquiry or being detained in police custody may be a stressful experience, even to a normal person. When people with mental health problems come into contact with the Police, it is likely that they will have already been through a distressing experience which will often exacerbate their symptoms. For mentally incapacitated persons (MIPs), it would help overcome their unease, better address their needs and facilitate communication if someone whom they trust or has experience taking care of them is allowed to become their companion in the process.
As a caring organization, we value and attach priority to the rights and welfare of the public. It has been our longstanding practice to invite appropriate adults to provide support to MIPs involved in police’s enquiries. To help appropriate adults understand their roles and responsibilities, we have come up with a “Notice to Appropriate Adults”. With clearly defined roles and responsibilities outlined in the Notice, we aim to better equip appropriate adults to provide the best support to MIPs.
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