A/HRC/11/8 page 26 99. The diverse background and needs of persons in detention and how that diversity is reflected in programmes and curriculum offered is also an area where the sharing of research, best practice and experience would generate particular dividends and is therefore specifically and strongly encouraged. 100. The production and delivery of adequate pedagogical material with the necessary and active participation of all persons in detention, and more specifically those from marginalized groups, should also be encouraged. 101. Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur makes the following recommendations specifically regarding children and women in detention and other marginalized groups: (a) Special attention must be given to ensuring that all children subject to compulsory education have access to, and participate in, such education; (b) Curricula and educational practices in places of detention must be gender sensitive, in order to fulfil the right to education of women and girls; (c) Attention should be also given to persons from traditionally marginalized groups, including women, minority and indigenous groups, those of foreign origin and persons with physical, learning and psychosocial disabilities. Education programmes for such groups should pay close attention to accessibility and relevance to individual needs; the barriers to continued education upon release should also be addressed and taken care of properly. 102. Finally, the Special Rapporteur considers that deprivation of liberty should be a measure of last resort. Given the considerable negative long-term economic, social and psychological consequences of detention for detainees, their families and the community alike, the Special Rapporteur urges considerably greater attention be paid to identifying and implementing alternatives to detention for children and adults alike, and reiterates that people sentenced to prison are still entitled to their inherent human rights, including their right to education. -----