CAT/OP/BRA/2/Add.1 D. Strategic objective Related actions 9 – Penitentiary Information System (INFOPEN) Integrate local prison systems with the national database; provide statistical data to the National Penitentiary Department. 10 – Prison staff Create and introduce career structures for prison staff; encourage the use of public selection procedures. 11 – Post-prison support organizations Set up patronatos and other post-prison support organizations and monitor their work. 12 – Prisoner health Expand health-care provision for prisoners and detainees in accordance with the national prison health policy. 13 – Education in prisons Increase literacy rates and expand schooling for prisoners; create reading rooms and libraries. 14 – Employment support and job training Increase labour supply on and off site and expand job training courses for prisoners. 15 – Support for prisoners’ families Provide social support to the families of prisoners and detainees. 16 – Female prisoners and ex-prisoners Draft and implement a state policy guaranteeing the rights of female prisoners and ex-prisoners. Prison architecture 71. In its communication to the Brazilian State, the Subcommittee mentions its concern over the material conditions of prisons and requests a copy of the Basic Guidelines for Prison Construction. 72. It should be made clear from the outset that the Federal Government has two strategies for collaboration with the federal entities: supplying standardized projects and establishing guidelines for their own projects. 73. With a view to establishing parameters for high-quality prison architecture and improving conditions in correctional facilities, the National Council on Criminal and Penitentiary Policy adopted Resolution No. 9 of 18 November 2011, setting out the basic guidelines for prison architecture, that emerged from cooperation between the Federal Government and the federal entities on initiatives to build, expand or refurbish penal institutions (annex VII). 74. The new guidelines reflect the review of earlier resolutions, from 1994 and 2005, and their objective is to improve standards, with the introduction of a new view of sizing, new criteria for proportionality, and such new concepts as accessibility, flooring permeability, comfort of the environment and environmental impact. The drafting of the new guidelines was a democratic undertaking that incorporated suggestions and GE.14-42059 19