248.In order to safeguard detainees’ physical integrity, on 24 December 2009 the Attorney-General forthe Federal District issued decision A/022/2009 laying down guidelines to be observed by investigating public prosecutors when handling persons arrested or detained and have reason to believe that they have some type of psychiatric disorder. 249.This decision presupposes that it is for the authority responsible for the custody of the detainee to safeguard the psychological and physical integrity of persons arrested or detained by investigative agencies in connection with the commission of a crime. 250.The principal obligations of public prosecutors set out in the decision are as follows: To apply for a medical examination of the accused, requiring the respective provisional medical certificate to ascertain whether or not they have any mental disorder and, if so, have them transferred to a hospital for treatment and care. To check that the medical certificate or expert opinion has ascertained whether or not the person has any mental health issues. Where the medical assessment shows that the person does have mental health issues, the public prosecutor must take appropriate steps to safeguard their psychological and physical integrity. 251.In the latter case, note that if a relative requests custody, the public prosecutor must take his or her statement, and make an assessment and a decision on interim custody. Be mindful of rule 24 of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice (Beijing Rules), which states: "efforts shall be made to provide juveniles, at all stages of the proceedings, with necessary assistance such as lodging, education or vocational training, employment or any other assistance, helpful and practical, in order to facilitate the rehabilitative process" (para. 252) Compliance measures 252.The Federal Ministry of Public Security has approved operating and security regulations and procedures for prisons, and laid down criteria for diagnosing and classifying inmates. A noteworthy development in this respect is the implementation of the National Prison Information System (SNIP). 253.The prison career service was also set up to facilitate the processes involved in the new model prison by the National Academy of Prison Administration (ANAP). Accordingly, courses are given for senior managers and in supervision for security and custodial staff, technical personnel, personnel specializing in prison administration and crisis-management personnel. 254.A National Conference of the Penitentiary System was also set up in compliance with the provisions of the General Act on the National Public Security System. The Conference is composed of the authorities responsible for social reintegration throughout the country and is designed to facilitate coordination and cooperation on establishing joint programmes and activities in the three branches of government. 255.An initial diagnosis was also conducted of extortion by telephone from inside the prisons, with a view to combating this type of crime; an analysis of the development of the prison industry in the prisons, to determine how best to foster the reintegration process as provided for by article 18 of the Constitution; the registration of visitors to prisons and the implementation of refresher courses for prison staff. 256.In both Prison No. 4 "North-West" (Tepic, Nayarit) and in the Islas Marías Federal Penal Colony, a pilot programme called Productive Prison was implemented for low-risk inmates, with sustainability criteria. 257.Additionally, a strategic alliance rehabilitation programme was finalized, which involved the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food, the Postgraduate College and Financiera Rural, which helps to set up production projects, vocational training programmes and certification of skills. 258.In the Federal District, the following community programmes were implemented for adolescents: The General Education Support Programme, which aims to help young people in conflict with the law to develop skills, abilities and attitudes that will enable them to reintegrate into education, society and the family; The Complementary Education Programme, which is divided into three components: Contra la Violencia Eduquemos para la Paz (Education against violence and for peace), Construye tu vida sin Adicciones (Build your life without addictions) and the ASUME programme. 259.A number of training programmes have also been carried out, introducing inmates to a range of cultural activities, with support from various schools, universities, institutions and civil-society organizations. 260.The General Soci al and Vocational Training Programme aims to develop the work skills and attitudes of adolescent detainees in the Federal District, changing thought patterns, creating inter-institutional links to allow them to reintegrate into society as productive members of the workforce. 261.A physical education and sports programme was also implemented to help adolescents with social reintegration through various fitness activities and structured practice of several sports. 262.There is also a general cultural support programme, which caters for adolescents on custodial and non-custodial placements