VISITS INFORMATION
We hope you find the visits section of this web site particularly
useful. The information has been made readily available in order to
ensure that visitors arriving at HMP Altcourse are able to enjoy their
visit, and gain the maximum benefit from it.
At HMP Altcourse we understand that it is constructive for inmates,
family and friends to have the opportunity to retain close relationships
and family ties whilst in our custody. We therefore aim to ensure
that all visits to HMP Altcourse are conducted in a professional yet
relaxed atmosphere.
Prisons can be intimidating places for visitors who have never experienced
the visiting process.
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It can be particularly stressful and exhausting for young children
accompany parents when undergoing the necessary entry and exit procedures. |
The environment in which all visits are held is important and to ensure
they are stress free experiences, every effort is made to explain
procedures clearly and reasons for decisions clarified. While security
is a major consideration in relation to visits a relaxed atmosphere
prevails when the clearly specified rules of conduct and behaviour
are observed by prisoners and their visitors.
Smoking
The Visits Hall is designated a non-smoking area in the interests
of public health. Signs to this effect will be prominently displayed.
No tobacco products will be carried into visits by prisoners or visitors. |
