UNODC develops tools for stakeholders to assist States in the implementation of the UN standards and norms. They include a variety of handbooks, training curriculums and model laws which provide guidance to United Nations agencies, governments and individuals at each stage of criminal justice reform.
An overview of all the handbooks and manuals that the Justice Section develops is available in English, French, Spanish,Russian
A summary of the Justice Section's new strategic approach to "Addressing the Global Prison Crisis" is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, French
For a documentary on UNODC's work in the field of prison reform, click English, Spanish
Infographic on UNODC and its Global Programme on Addressing Prison Challenges Arabic, English , French , Russian , Spanish
- UNODC Position Paper on COVID-19 Preparedness and Responses in Prisons English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese
- UNODC Thematic Brief on Gender-based Violence against Women and Girls
- Protecting Children deprived of Liberty during the COVID-19 Outbreak
- UNDP/UNODC Guidance Note on Ensuring Access to Justice in the Context of COVID-19
Compendium of United Nations Standards and Norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (2016) Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
UN standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice for Peacekeepers English, French, Spanish
Model Strategies and Practical Measures on the Elimination of Violence against Women in the Field of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-Custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules) English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
United Nations Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems English, Arabic, French, Chinese, Russian, Spanish
UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, German, Sinhala, Tamil, Dhivehi NEW!
- Global Report English
- Country Profiles English
- Conference Report PDF
Modules 1-5 : Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
Module 6 : Implementation Guide Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Module 7 :Costing Tool English NEW!
Module 1: Overview and Introduction to the Essential Services Package for Women and Girls Subject to Violence
Module 2: Essential Health Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence
Module 3: Essential Justice and Policing Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence
Module 4: Essential Social Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence
Module 5: Essential Action for Governance and Coordination of Governance
-Executive summary- Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
-Infographic- Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Apart from normative and operational work, UNODC also conducts research in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice. For further information, please follow the links below: