From Disaster to Transformation: The Rebirth of Louisiana’s Women’s Prison
When flooding devastated the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW) in 2016, it left the state without any dedicated facility for women offenders.
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A Year of Progress: 2025 Correctional Trends In Review
The 2025 editorial year of Correctional News reflected an evolving field where infrastructure, staff wellness and operational reform intersect more closely than ever.
Illinois DOC Names Construction Management Team for Facility Rebuild Initiative
Late last week, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) announced that the joint venture of Vanir Construction Management Inc., and Milhouse Engineering & Construction Inc., will serve as the Construction Manager and Owner’s Advisor for the RISE IDOC initiative to rebuild the Department’s Stateville and Logan correctional centers.
Council Members Scrap Plans for Jail, Justice Center
Plans for a new $224 million jail and justice center in Monroe County, Ind., are now on hold after county councilors rejected a measure to purchase land to build the new facility.
Progress Advancing on $155 Million Grant County Jail Project
Construction of the new Grant County, Wash., jail is proceeding on schedule, with the project on track for completion next summer.
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.
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.
Solving for Cost: Collaboration and Innovation Help Correctional Projects Beat Budget Pressures
With inflation, labor shortages and lead-time volatility, leaders in the corrections industry are embracing smarter, team-driven strategies to improve outcomes and protect budgets.
$313 Million Clackamas County Courthouse Designed for Safety, Growth and Sustainability
Clackamas County has opened a new $313 million, six-story courthouse in Oregon City featuring 14 courtrooms, advanced safety features and sustainable design aimed at serving the community for generations.
HDR and Cromwell to Design Arkansas’ New State Prison
Despite repeated legislative setbacks, Arkansas is moving forward with planning for a new state prison in Franklin County. On Monday evening, the Arkansas Board of Corrections voted to select Omaha, Neb.-based HDR and Little Rock-based Cromwell Architects Engineers as the design team for the 3,000-bed facility.