TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION A list of topics is provided in the Manual. Methodology: The trainees should be divided into small groups for discussion. Each group should be given two topics. A reporting back session should be scheduled at the end of the allotted time. It would be helpful if facilitators could move around the groups, ensuring the quality and relevance of the discussions. Points to be highlighted/suggested areas for discussion: 39. – Not all prisoners present the same level of risk of escape or of danger to the public should they escape; 39. – Security is not just high walls and bars; 39. – Security is everyone’s job; 39. – Daily engagement with prisoners is the best method of security; 39. – Prison staff must be trained and supported to work with prisoners in this way; 39. – It is easy to fall into bad habits when working with prisoners because they can be extremely difficult to deal with; 39. – Constant referral to the instruments is recommended to ensure correct handling of prisoners, especially the more difficult; 39. – How important is it to have external, independent scrutiny of prisons?; 39. – Prisons are rarely newsworthy unless something extreme happens. Prison staff should take every opportunity to present the work of the prison service in a professional light, i.e. as an organization run according to rules and regulations and by trained staff; 39. – The public are more likely to accept the explanations and advice of such an organization when it talks about security needs; 39. – Senior prison staff must take responsibility for ensuring the correct implementation of the international instruments, e.g. as regards the use of restraints. CASE STUDIES Methodology: Round-table discussions using expert practitioners from the training team together with volunteer trainees are recommended. After each case study has been successfully dealt with, in the judgement of the trainer, different trainees should be invited to take part. The trainer must control the amount of time spent on this exercise to ensure that all the cases are discussed. 86