Who are the women in prison – what are their backgrounds, how did they end up in prison? How does prison impact women differently than men? Why do women prisoners have higher rates of mental health issues? How can prisons respond to these?

These are some of the questions that PRI’s free e-course on women in detention addresses. It is designed to assist practitioners in applying international standards and best practice. The course combines analysis of the Rules, interactive assessments and application of the Rules to real life situations, with a certificate issued on completion. It consists of ten modules which take the learner through key themes.