tudes which are gender-specific, initiate improvements yourself, and support them in their efforts to do so Command and supervisory officials · · · · · · · · Issue and enforce clear standing orders on prompt and effective responses to domestic violence calls and on the legal equivalence of domestic violence to other forms of assault Provide regular training to officials on addressing violence against women Establish a special police unit for domestic violence calls, and consider assigning social workers to serve jointly in such units with police Establish close liaison and joint strategies with medical professionals, social agencies, local “safe houses”, and relevant community organizations Assign female officers to deal with female victims of crime Review recruitment, hiring, training and promotion policies to remove any gender bias Assign female officers to carry out all searches and supervision of female detainees, and separate female from male detainees Provide for special detention facilities for pregnant women and nursing mothers 46