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Where adequate female staff is not available to discharge duties with respect to female prisoners, the staff assigned to work with female prisoners shall receive training relating to their gender-specific needs and human rights. They shall be sensitized against sexual misconduct and discrimination. Such staff shall also be trained on child development and healthcare to respond appropriately in times of need and emergencies, to deal with situations and instances where a female inmate may feel particularly distressed, to be sensitive to their situation, and ensure that they are provided appropriate support. When a female prisoner is the only occupant of ward.