Shalev suggests that the knowledge and resources developed by Te Pou could be further developed for application in other settings, such as corrections facilities, police custody and child and youth environments. Consideration of Dr. Shalev’s recommendations The report is based on visits carried out by Dr Shalev in late 2016. As such, it represents a snapshot of what was observed and noted by her at that time. While this report was being finalised a number of agencies advised that they had already implemented, or were in the process of implementing, some of Dr Shalev’s recommendations. For example, Corrections advised that the “silver rooms” had been decommissioned on 1 March 2017 and improvement initiatives that are underway include a review of “at risk” prisoners and a strategic plan to provide a greater level of mental health, alcohol and drug support to prisoners. This is encouraging. The NPMs applaud these efforts. The NPMs will now consider each of Dr. Shalev’s recommendations and use this report to inform future work with detaining agencies, including the development of appropriate monitoring and follow up activities. The NPMs will also continue to work with the relevant authorities and agencies to try and reduce the prevalence of seclusion and restraint in different settings and to improve the way that it is carried out in those circumstances where it is necessary. David Rutherford Chief Commissioner, Human Rights Commission Robert Bywater-Lutman Inspector of Service Penal Establishments, Office of the Judge Advocate General Judge Andrew Becroft Children’s Commissioner, Office of the Children’s Commissioner Judge Sir David Carruthers Chair, Independent Police Conduct Authority Judge Peter Boshier Chief Ombudsman, Office of the Ombudsman 7