      Avoid detention from the start, particularly when minors and families are involved. Screen and assess individual cases, presuming that detention is used in exceptional circumstances. Provide legal counselling and regularly updated information on the progress of their case. Offer social and psychological support to adults and families. Enrol children to school. Supervise regularly especially when the time comes when removal is imminent but seek to resort to detention only in exceptional circumstances. MIDAS PROJECT TEAM: Anna Triandafyllidou_anna.triandafyllidou@eui.eu Angeliki Dimitriadi_angeliki@eliamep.gr Danai Angeli_danai@eliamep.gr For more information on the MIDAS project please contact Ms. Danai Angeli danai@eliamep.gr 7