VOLUNTARY TESTING UNIT
HMP Rye Hill provides a number of Voluntary Testing Units (VTU). This
facility offers support through teams of trained staff, Compass Drug
Workers and frequent testing programmes to assist any prisoner who
requests help to come off drugs and/or remain free form future usage. |
 
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The VTUs are also for non-users within the population as studies
have shown this mix of attitudes towards substance misuse works
best.
Prisoners live in an integrated environment on these units they
are not separated depending on whether they are non-users, recent
past users or wanting help to kick a current jail habit. There is
both single and double occupancy.
All prisoners are required to sign up and agree to the VTU Compact
in order to be accepted on the units. Failure to comply with their
Compact will result in being brought before the VTU Board in order
we may assess if the individual requires more specific help.
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| A Drugs & Alcohol Awareness
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If, after this, the individual refuses to comply support may be withdrawn
and he will be asked to leave the VTU. Drug testing frequency will
depend on the level of risk and specific areas of concern.
We have recently started more holistic methods of relaxation with
Yoga currently being offered and Tai-Chi due to commence early in
2002. |
