the implications and significance of findings, and laying out what needs to be accomplished next. Likewise, given that it is unlikely that print and television media will fully read reports, fact sheets should be distributed at press conferences for later reference and to clearly convey information. Consideration should also be given to inviting select members of the government and judiciary who are supportive of monitoring and implementing recommendations to participate in press conferences. Such a step may serve a number of purposes. First, it may enhance the profile of press conferences. Second, it will help legitimize and confirm the importance of monitoring from the local perspective. Third, in raising the public profile of reform-minded actors, it may help to secure commitments from national authorities to take specific follow-up action on the record. Finally, when including authorities in press events, it should be kept in mind that such events are not a forum for discussion or debate, but a public event aimed at providing a clear message regarding the findings of monitoring. Trial-Monitoring: A Reference Manual for Practitioners 121