Documents In Relation To Mental Health Policies And Crisis Management, Risk Assessment And Incident Reports And Legal And Compliance Framework Regarding The Management Of Detainees In Immigration…

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This procedural instruction document (DM-6320, approved May 2023) establishes the Department of Home Affairs' mental health management framework for immigration detention facilities (IDFs). The policy covers mental health screening, assessment, and ongoing support for detainees, with particular emphasis on suicide and self-harm risk management. Key sections address mental illness definitions, trauma-informed care models, the Psychological Support Program (PSP), and the Supportive Monitoring and Engagement (SME) protocol that includes risk stratification with a 24-hour maximum timeframe for "high imminent" risk levels. The framework addresses vulnerable populations including children, those with cognitive impairment, and detainees involved in concurrent legal proceedings. Provisions detail record-keeping requirements, interpreter use, safe placement arrangements, hospital transfer protocols, and mandatory reporting obligations. The document establishes monitoring timeframes corresponding to assigned risk levels and post-incident response procedures.