0442541_CORRPocketBook11Add3.qxp 14.09.2005 13:47 Page 15 Pregnant women and nursing mothers who are in prison shall be provided with the special facilities which they need for their condition.106 Whenever practicable, women prisoners should be taken to outside hospitals to give birth.107 C. Juveniles in detention Children are to benefit from all the human rights guarantees available to adults.108 In addition, the following rules shall be applied to children: Children who are detained shall be treated in a manner which promotes their sense of dignity and worth, facilitates their reintegration into society, reflects their best interests and takes their needs into account.109 Children shall not be subjected to corporal punishment, capital punishment or life imprisonment without possibility of release.110 Children who are detained shall be separated from adult prisoners. Accused juveniles shall be separated from adults and brought for trial as speedily as possible.111 Special efforts shall be made to allow detained children to receive visits from and correspond with family members.112 15

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