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Protection of Women in places of detention

Protection of Women in places of detention. Aisha Shujune Muhammad. Women and crime. Women in conflict situations. Why raise the issue?. Women’s needs have not been understood by the criminal justice system - women are kept in institutions designed for men, by men

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Protection of Women in places of detention

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  1. Protection of Women in places of detention Aisha Shujune Muhammad

  2. Women and crime

  3. Women in conflict situations

  4. Why raise the issue? • Women’s needs have not been understood by the criminal justice system - women are kept in institutions designed for men, by men • Women’s prisons are spread out geographically • Women are the primary caretakers in a family • Women are more vulnerable to abuse • Women are more vulnerable to self harm and suicide • Women are ostracized when they return to their families / communities • Reduced access to justice

  5. Some key issues affecting women • Classification and placement systems • Legal support • Family relationships and responsibilities • Health issues

  6. Classification and placement systems

  7. Legal support

  8. Family Relationships and Responsibilities

  9. Health issues • Health condition at initial admission • Hygiene • Continued health services during detention • Reproductive health services • Psychiatric and psychological support services

  10. Thank you for your attention!

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