Integrating the Issue of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Detention Monitoring Information from staff • Are staff authorized to use different types of instruments of restraint, force and arms? If so, which ones? • Have staff been trained in the use of restraints, force and arms? Was the training specific to the different types of restraint, force and arms, and do they receive updated training if new methods are introduced? • Are they aware of the laws, regulations and procedures related to the use of restraints, force and arms? • Are detainees/prisoners usually restrained during transfer? Do staff think this is necessary? • Have they ever witnessed incidents of SGBV in relation to the use of restraints, force and arms? • Do staff need to record the use of restraints, force and arms? If so, what information do they need to include? Would it include any injuries sustained as a result? Information from detainees/prisoners • Have there been any instances of detainees/prisoners being subjected to SGBV while restrained or in the context of the use of force or arms? • Are detainees/prisoners examined by a member of the health team after the use of restraint, force or arms to check for injuries? Focus on specific groups • Are women ever restrained during advanced pregnancy, during labour and birth or immediately after birth? • Are pregnant women restrained when they are transported to hospital for regular appointments or to give birth? • Are there any specific policies governing the use of restraints on pregnant women during labour and after birth? • Are there any specific policies governing the use of restraints of detainees/prisoners with mental healthcare needs? • Are there any specific policies governing the use of restraints, force and arms on juvenile detainees/prisoners? 8.6 Segregation and Other Disciplinary Measures Some disciplinary procedures, including segregation, can pose a high risk of abuse, especially when contact with the outside world is limited, and particularly in cases 51

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