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Correctional Spaces that Accommodate Vocation

June 9, 2020 •

Storstrøm Prison Church by C.F. Møller Architects, photo by Torben Eskerod

Education and vocation are crucial ingredients in rehabilitation, so care should be given to those spaces in correctional facilities.

Prison Mental Health Spaces That Heal and Rehabilitate

June 2, 2020 •

Las Colinas Detention & Re-Entry Facility, San Diego, Calif. (Lawrence Anderson Photography)

Inmate rehabilitation efforts are not one-size-fits all. Learn how mental health spaces in prisons can be designed to foster healing and rehabilitation.

Designing for Inmate Autonomy and Privacy to Foster Rehabilitation

May 26, 2020 •

Maple Street Correctional Center, Redwood City, Calif. (Courtesy of HOK)

Providing prisoners autonomy and privacy doesn’t have to compromise safety. Read how correctional design can foster rehabilitation.

Preparing Inmates for Transition Through Correctional Building Design

May 19, 2020 •

Bastøy Prison, Norway (Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images)

When rehabilitation is the ultimate goal, overall prison size needs to shrink. Experts suggest no more than 1,000 inmates for effective reform.

Creating Healthy Prison Environments Through Aesthetic Design

May 12, 2020 •

Las Colinas Detention & Re-Entry Facility, San Diego, Calif. (Lawrence Anderson Photography)

Prisons are beginning to adopt healthcare evidence-based design concepts that have been shown to positively impact mental health and social behavior.

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