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Criminal Justice Handbook Series

The Criminal Justice Handbook Series is a series of tools developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support countries in implementing the rule of law and the development of crime prevention and criminal justice reform. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including as part of UNODC technical assistance and capacity-building projects, both as a reference document and as a training tool.

ISSN (online): 24118273
Language: English French, Spanish
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/85736857-en

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Handbook on Anti-Corruption Measures in Prisons

Jan 2018
Book
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Through this handbook UNODC seeks to formally acknowledge and articulate a problem endured by all jurisdictions and to underline the international commitment to addressing it. The aim of this handbook is not simply to address corruption once it occurs but also to help Member States prevent corruption and protect prisoners staff and communities from its insidious consequences. This is without prejudice to the fact that the management of prisons is one of the most difficult and demanding tasks that societies require and many prison leaders and staff work with great professionalism and commitment to provide safe decent and just conditions in prisons.

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Assessing Compliance with the Nelson Mandela Rules

A Checklist for Internal Inspection Mechanisms
Jan 2018
Book
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

The overall purpose of this checklist is to assist Member States in conducting internal or administrative inspections to assess compliance of their national prison systems with the Nelson Mandela Rules and thus to facilitate the practical application of the Rules at national level. More specifically it aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of internal inspection systems conducted by the central prison administration as important agents of change now explicitly referred to in the Rules in their task of contributing to the creation of prison conditions and management in line with national law as well as with international standards and norms.

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Resource Book on the Use of Force and Firearms in Law Enforcement

Jan 2018
Book
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

This resource book explores international law sources relevant to the use of force and the general responsibility of law enforcement authorities for the use of force. It discusses a number of instruments of force including firearms and the conditions under which these should be used. It further examines the possible use of force in a number of specific policing situations. Finally it also outlines good practices for accountability in the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials.

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Roadmap for the Development of Prison-Based Rehabilitation Programmes

Jan 2018
Book
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

The Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programs focuses on the three core areas of education vocational training and work in prisons.

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Handbook on Effective Prosecution Responses to Violence against Women and Girls

Feb 2015
Book
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Prosecutors play a critical role in the criminal justice response to violence against women and girls. Prosecuting gender based violent crime can be challenging. Often there are a number of challenges due to the private nature of the offence and police investigation may be substandard. Victims may be uncooperative withdraw or recant their complaints. Judges or juries may employ gender bias or common myths surrounding violence against women and girls when examining the credibility of the victim and the facts of the case. Drawing upon the updated Model Strategies and Practical Measures on the Elimination of Violence against Women in the Field of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (General Assembly resolution 65/228 annex) UNODC and UN Women have drafted the Handbook on Effective Prosecution Responses to Violence against Women and Girls. Recognizing that prosecutors work in different legal systems it is meant to be a helpful resource for individual prosecutors and prosecution services.

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Handbook on Women and Imprisonment

Jun 2014
Book
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

This handbook aims to assist legislators policymakers prison managers staff and non-governmental organizations in implementing international standards and norms related to the gender-specific needs of women prisoners in particular the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Offenders and Non-Custodial Measures for Women Offenders ('the Bangkok Rules'). It further aims to increase awareness about the profile of female offenders and to suggest ways in which to reduce their unnecessary imprisonment including by rationalising legislation and criminal justice policies and by providing a wide range of alternatives to prison at all stages of the criminal justice process. The handbook forms part of a series of tools developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support countries in implementing the rule of law and the development of criminal justice reform.

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Handbook on Effective Police Responses to Violence against Women

Dec 2011
Book
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Designed for first-responders such as the police this handbook explains the issue of police response to violence against women provides an overview of relevant norms and standards and gives guidance on how to intervene. In particular it focuses on how to investigate acts of violence against women—a process that requires considerable sensitivity.
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Handbook on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism

Dec 2010
Book
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Terrorism is a complex and ever-changing phenomenon. The handbook aims to provide law enforcement and criminal justice officials with an accessible guide to assist them in dealing with some of the key issues that they face in their efforts to respond to terrorist and related crimes. The publication will also be of use to policymakers and political leaders in the shaping of new or enhanced counter-terrorism laws policies and practices. It reviews the many challenges encountered by the various components of the criminal justice system in the prevention investigation prosecution and detention of alleged or convicted perpetrators of terrorist crimes. It offers guidance based on international standards and generally accepted good practices.
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