OBJECTIVE Everything in the preceding sections applies to all prisoners in general terms. In addition, there are certain categories of prisoners who are entitled to specific consideration because of their gender, age, race, culture or legal status. The objective of this section is to underline what these considerations are. Special categories of prisoners include: 39. – Women; 39. – Juveniles in detention; 39. – Prisoners under sentence of death; 39. – Life and long-term prisoners. This introduction should be read to the trainees. Continue with the first chapter in the section. 135