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CROSSROADS

Practical, cross-sectional, modular, authoritative guidance on security sector reform & governance

United Nations system-wide-supported guidance on security sector reform for a wide audience – from policymakers to practitioners.

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CROSSROADS Menu

Series 1 – Introduction to CROSSROADS

Module 1.1 CROSSROADS user’s guide
Module 1.2 Glossary of SSR terms, definitions and abbreviations
Module 1.3 Relevant SSR international / regional policies

Series 2 – Fundamentals of SSR

Module 2.1 A people-centered approach to SSR
Module 2.2 National ownership of SSR
Module 2.3 Effectiveness in SSR
Module 2.4 Accountability in SSR
Module 2.5 Sustainability in SSR
Module 2.6 Human rights in SSR
Module 2.7 SSR and restoration & extension of state authority
Module 2.8 Gender equality in SSR

Series 3 – Legislative and regulatory

Module 3.1 SSR in national legislative frameworks
Module 3.2 National security strategy
Module 3.3 National security policy
Module 3.4 National security planning
Module 3.5 National SSR strategy
Module 3.6 National SSR implementation plan

Series 4 – Security sector governance

Module 4.1 National SSR coordination mechanisms
Module 4.2 Traditional / customary security actors
Module 4.3 Mainstreaming anti-curruption in SSR
Module 4.4 Human resources management in the security sector
Module 4.5 Education and training in the security sector
Module 4.6 Logistics, and procurement, infrastructure in SSR

Series 5 – Oversight

Module 5.1 Parliamentary oversight in SSR
Module 5.2 Inspectorate-General and SSR
Module 5.3 Ombuds institutions and SSR
Module 5.4 Civil society and SSR
Module 5.5 The media and SSR

Series 6 – Sector-specific introductory modules

Module 6.1 SSR in the defence sector, an introduction
Module 6.2 SSR in the police, an introduction
Module 6.3 SSR in the gendarmerie, an introduction
Module 6.4 SSR in border control & management, an introduction
Module 6.5 SSR in justice & corrections, an introduction
Module 6.6 SSR in the intelligence sector, an introduction
Module 6.7 SSR in the maritime sector, an introduction
Module 6.8 SSR and private security contractors
Module 6.9 Integrating sector-specific reform in broader national strategies

Series 7 – Defence sector governance

Module 7.1 Defence sector assessment and review
Module 7.2 Defence sector strategies and plans
Module 7.3 Enhancing legitimacy of the defence sector
Module 7.4 Right-sizing of the defence sector
Module 7.5 Representation of women in the defence sector
Module 7.6 Military justice institutions
Module 7.7 Rules of engagement
Module 7.8 Human rights compliance for security forces

Series 8 – SSR and peace processes, political transitions & reconciliation

Module 8.1 SSR and mediation for peace agreements
Module 8.2 SSR and mediation in later stages of the peace process
Module 8.3 Political dialogue and trust- building for SSR
Module 8.4 SSR and constitutional reforms
Module 8.5 SSR and elections
Module 8.6 The DDR-SSR nexus
Module 8.7 Interim stabilization measures
Module 8.8 Integration of ex-combatants
Module 8.9 SSR and security sector weaponry
Module 8.10 SSR and transitional justice
Module 8.11 SSR and violence reduction

Series 9 – SSR and sustainable peace & development

Module 9.1 SSR in the context of the SDGs
Module 9.2 SSR and the UN’s common country analyses
Module 9.3 SSR in national development planning
Module 9.4 SSR and the prevention of conflict
Module 9.5 Improving security sector-related public expenditure

Module 9.6 Mainstreaming SSR in UNCT assessment and planning
Module 9.7 Risk & resilience and SSR
Module 9.8 Risk-informed financing of SSR

Series 10 – SSR and wider challenges

Module 10.1 SSR and migration
Module 10.2 SSR and climate change
Module 10.3 SSR and civil emergencies
Module 10.4 SSR and national health crises
Module 10.5 SSR and preventing violent extremism and countering terrorism
Module 10.6 SSR and cyber security

Series 11 – SSR and peace operations

Module 11.1 Role of senior leaders in SSR
Module 11.2 Role of an SSR unit / an SSR officer
Module 11.3 SSR in UN field operations
Module 11.4 SSR in transition / mission exit strategies
Module 11.5 Protection of civilians and SSR
Module 11.6 SSR and preventing sexual violence in conflict
Module 11.7 Child protection and SSR
Module 11.8 Youth-responsive SSR

Series 12 – SSR assistance programmes

Module 12.1 How UN senior leaders engage on security sector reform & governance
Module 12.2 Designing and conducting SSR assessments
Module 12.3 Applying political economy analysis to SSR programming
Module 12.4 Gender equality barrier assessments for the security sector
Module 12.5 Designing and implementing SSR programmes
Module 12.6 National action plans on gender equality in the security sector
Module 12.7 Undertaking a national dialogue
Module 12.8 Institutional development in the security sector
Module 12.9 SSR interventions in contexts without a focus on SSR
Module 12.10 Coordination of international SSR assistance
Module 12.11 SSR and resource mobilizsation
Module 12.12 Monitoring and evaluating SSR programmes
Module 12.13 Planning SSR programmes
Module 12.14 UN planning for SSR support