Maintenance and Capital Planning: The Vision for San Diego’s New Vista Detention and Re-entry Facility
Managing the maintenance needs of multiple jail facilities is no small task.
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Planning for the 10% of Inmates Who Don’t Leave Corrections
As of spring 2024, 1.8 million people were incarcerated in the U.S., according to data from The Sentencing Project, an increase of 400,000 people since 2019 according to numbers from the Vera Institute for Justice.
Expanding Access to Meaningful Time Out of Cell
Challenging the traditional model of solitary confinement has been a longstanding goal of the Washington State Department of Corrections, which has been working for more than a decade to reduce the use of solitary confinement and rethink how safety and separation are accomplished.
Modular Momentum is Reshaping Justice Infrastructure
Correctional designers are under pressure to do more with less.
New Tazewell County Justice Center Annex Blends History with Modern Needs
Across the country, counties are investing in spaces that can both serve the needs of today’s court system and position them for long-term growth, with the ultimate goal of reinforcing public trust in civic institutions.
Virginia DOC Pushes Boundaries with Tech-Driven Transformation
When Chadwick Dotson took the helm as director of the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), he brought with him a bold vision: to position Virginia as a national leader in correctional safety, intelligence and technological innovation.
JE Dunn, Treanor Architects Team Up to Build Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center
Douglas County, Kan., broke ground earlier this year on the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, an $82 million civic and public safety project that marked the largest capital improvement project in the county’s history.
How Shat·R·Shield Lighting Inc. Shattered Expectations and Standards for Corrections Lighting
Shat·R·Shield didn’t set out to be a player in correctional lighting.
Evolving Spaces Symposium Explores Low- and No-Cost Solutions in Corrections
The Evolving Spaces Symposium at the American Correctional Association’s 155th Congress of Corrections brought together correctional leaders and members of the architecture, engineering and construction community to share actionable strategies to improve correctional environments without breaking budgets.
Ensuring Operational Excellence by Training Future Corrections Leaders
In today’s ever-changing corrections environment, effective leadership is more critical than ever. Corrections officials face complex challenges, from ensuring the safety and security of everyone behind the razor wire to supporting staff health and wellness, promoting good ethical behavior, developing staff retention practices and fostering a positive organizational culture.