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Criminal Justice Handbook Series
The Criminal Justice Handbook Series is a series of tools developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support countries in implementing the rule of law and the development of crime prevention and criminal justice reform. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including as part of UNODC technical assistance and capacity-building projects, both as a reference document and as a training tool.
Status
Active
Print ISSN
2411-8265
Online ISSN
2411-8273
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Assessing compliance with the Nelson Mandela Rules
A checklist for internal inspection mechanisms
The overall purpose of this checklist is to assist Member States in conducting internal or administrative inspections to assess compliance of their national prison systems with the Nelson Mandela...
The overall purpose of this checklist is to assist Member States in conducting internal or administrative inspections to assess compliance of their national prison systems with the Nelson Mandela...
Basic Training Manual on Investigating and Prosecuting the Smuggling of Migrants (French Language)
( Print: September 2012,
PDF: February 2012
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Handbook for Prison Leaders
A Basic Training Tool and Curriculum for Prison Managers Based on International Standards and Norms
The Handbook focuses on an overview of key issues which should be of concern to prison managers and the reforms they must often engage in and promote as prison leaders. It is meant to support a basic...
The Handbook focuses on an overview of key issues which should be of concern to prison managers and the reforms they must often engage in and promote as prison leaders. It is meant to support a basic...
Manuel à l'intention des professionnels et des décideurs en matière de justice dans les affaires...
( Print: February 2010,
PDF: September 2010
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Handbook on Anti-Corruption Measures in Prisons
( PDF: January 2018
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Through this handbook, UNODC seeks to formally acknowledge and articulate a problem endured by all jurisdictions and to underline the international commitment to addressing it. The aim of this...
Through this handbook, UNODC seeks to formally acknowledge and articulate a problem endured by all jurisdictions and to underline the international commitment to addressing it. The aim of this...
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Handbook on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism
( Print: June 2009,
PDF: December 2010
)
Terrorism is a complex and ever-changing phenomenon. The handbook aims to provide law enforcement and criminal justice officials with an accessible guide to assist them in dealing with some of the key...
Terrorism is a complex and ever-changing phenomenon. The handbook aims to provide law enforcement and criminal justice officials with an accessible guide to assist them in dealing with some of the key...
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Handbook on Effective Police Responses to Violence against Women
( Print: May 2010,
PDF: December 2011
)
Violence against women is a global issue of pandemic proportions, which has an impact on all societies. This Handbook is designed to assist and guide police officers in the prevention of, and response...
Violence against women is a global issue of pandemic proportions, which has an impact on all societies. This Handbook is designed to assist and guide police officers in the prevention of, and response...
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Handbook on Effective Prosecution Responses to Violence against Women and Girls
Criminal Justice Handbook Series
Prosecutors play a critical role in the criminal justice response to violence against women and girls. Prosecuting gender based violent crime can be challenging. Often there are a number of challenges...
Prosecutors play a critical role in the criminal justice response to violence against women and girls. Prosecuting gender based violent crime can be challenging. Often there are a number of challenges...
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Handbook on Planning and Action for Crime Prevention in Southern Africa and the Caribbean Regions
( Print: March 2009,
PDF: August 2009
)
This handbook is a reference for those who intent to introduce practices in order to reduce and prevent crime. It uses experience from the developing word, especially from the Caribbean and Southern...
This handbook is a reference for those who intent to introduce practices in order to reduce and prevent crime. It uses experience from the developing word, especially from the Caribbean and Southern...
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Handbook on Prisoner File Management
( Print: July 2008,
PDF: July 2008
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This handbook is a valuable source for all those who hold responsibility, at any level, for people in custody, and it is of particular relevance to prison systems that do not have electronic systems...
This handbook is a valuable source for all those who hold responsibility, at any level, for people in custody, and it is of particular relevance to prison systems that do not have electronic systems...
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Handbook on the Crime Prevention Guidelines
Making Them Work
All countries strive to ensure safety and security for their citizens and to increasethe quality of their lives. The Handbook offers a concise overview of the main considerations to be taken into...
All countries strive to ensure safety and security for their citizens and to increasethe quality of their lives. The Handbook offers a concise overview of the main considerations to be taken into...
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Resource Book on the Use of Force and Firearms in Law Enforcement
( Print: February 2018,
PDF: January 2018
)
This resource book explores international law sources relevant to the use of force and the general responsibility of law enforcement authorities for the use of force. It discusses a number of...
This resource book explores international law sources relevant to the use of force and the general responsibility of law enforcement authorities for the use of force. It discusses a number of...
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Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programmes
( Print: February 2018,
PDF: January 2018
)
The Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programs focuses on the three core areas of education, vocational training and work in prisons.
The Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programs focuses on the three core areas of education, vocational training and work in prisons.