detainees. This requires proper documentation of needed information
from which programs and interventions for each detention prisoner can
be developed. Linkages with organizations providing support for women
deprived of liberty should be established. Livelihood and other support
programs and linking with possible reintegration pathways should
be undertaken as part of the programmatic interventions while in
detention. Consultation and participation of women deprived of liberty
in programs to be developed should be assured.
9. On the role of the Commission. It is recommended that the
Commission reinforces its visitorial mandate by strengthening
its Visitorial, Protection, and Regional Offices. The scope should
expand, covering not only mandates under the National Preventive
Mechanisms and the Constitution but specific conditions and situations
of marginalized populations in detention including women, LGBTQI,
the elderly, political prisoners, persons living with HIV, among others.
Thematic issues such as reproductive health, HIV, responding to
tuberculosis and other contagious diseases, treatment of political
prisoners, and treatment of those incarcerated due to the Oplan
Tokhang could also be pursued.
10. On the continuous training and support of detention personnel.
Continuous training of detention facility personnel on the Mandela
Rules, Bangkok Rules, Convention Against Torture (CAT), and the
Anti-Torture Law should be undertaken. Capacity building should
also include trauma informed care and the Mental Health Law.
Recognizing the multiple burden of wardens and other detention
facility personnel, access to mental health services and training should
be ensured. Programs should also be designed to enhance the wellbeing of detention facility staff and to support and recognize care work
undertaken by women personnel. Male detention personnel should
also be encouraged to share care work, making available policies and
programs recognizing care work available for male personnel taking on
care work.
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