Welcome to the Independent Custody Visiting Association website.

The Independent Custody Visiting Association is a voluntary organisation that promotes the custody visiting process nationally, through advocacy, training, publicity and ongoing support to all involved in the process.

By providing a discussion forum on matters of mutual interest, the association enables ideas and information exchange on relevant issues. Ultimately, it aims to assist the Home Office, police authorities and other interested bodies in the formulation of best practice for custody visiting schemes - increasing public awareness and understanding.

Ian Smith OBE
chief executive, ICVA