Africa/Global: Gender-based violence against girls in prison

This brief study looks at girls' vulnerability to violence in prison and other forms of detention. The study identifies key issues of concern including: the widespread practice of detaining girls with adults, and their vulnerability to violence in this situation; and, the lack of attention paid to the particular needs of girls in prison policies, procedures and facilities, for example in relation to decisions on pre-trial detention, opportunities for education and employment, healthcare and family contact.