Children and Young People Act 2008
160Initial assessment
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160 Initial assessment (a) each young detainee admitted to a detention place is assessed as soon as practicable, and in any event within 24 hours after admission, to identify any immediate— (i) physical or mental health needs or risks (including any risk of self-harm); and (ii) safety or security needs or risks; and (b) any needs and risks identified by the assessment are addressed. Note For an initial assessment, the director-general may direct a youth detention officer to strip search a young detainee (see s 254). (2) In particular, the director-general must ensure that any ongoing needs and risks are addressed in the young detainee’s case management plan (if any).