9. Monitoring Efforts To Prevent And Respond To Sgbv positive environment and improved, respectful interactions within the facility. Some programmes might be specifically designed to reduce prison violence and to foster good relations within the facility. There may also be specific programmes aimed at detainees/prisoners in situations of vulnerability, those who have a history of sexual abuse, or those with substance-dependency issues. Such programmes could be adapted from existing programmes in the broader community and may, in addition, be a useful way of forging links with specialist organizations. Individualized sentence plans, based on thorough risk and needs assessments, can play a role in reducing potential vulnerabilities and are also an important part of a detainee’s/prisoner’s rehabilitation. The existence of specialized help may also encourage victims to come forward to report previous or ongoing abuse. Similarly, facilities might have programmes that are targeted at potential perpetrators of abuse, including those convicted of sexual offences. This could include programmes on anger management, healthy intimacy, women’s rights, positive masculinity and victim empathy. Survivors of SGBV must have access to comprehensive support and assistance, including, but not limited to, legal aid, medical treatment, psychological support and counselling. As with all training programmes, authorities should be attentive to the potential risks of SGBV taking place in the context of the training itself. Consideration should be given, therefore, to the risk of prisoners, staff and training providers being abused, particularly if activities take place in situations where oversight is reduced, if the trainers have not been properly vetted, and if the activities are supervised by non-state agencies. When assessing the availability and effectiveness of existing programmes in relation to SGBV, monitors should consider: Whether there are any counselling and professional support programmes for survivors of SGBV and those deemed to be at risk. If so, who runs these programmes? • Whether victims of sexual violence are provided with support and advice, where appropriate, on sexually transmitted infections, HIV and pregnancy; • Whether there are any support programmes on violence reduction for potential perpetrators of violence, and specialized programmes for sex-offenders. Are specialist service providers involved in designing/running the programme? • Whether there are any SGBV self-help and peer-support groups in the facility; • Whether there are any programmes for drug and alcohol addiction/dependency; and • Whether those with mental health needs receive appropriate, individualized counselling, psycho-social support and medication 74