Duplin County Opens $42 Million Detention Center
Duplin County, N.C.’s new $42 million, 250-bed detention center has officially opened, replacing the county’s deteriorating 95-bed facility.
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Recessed Correctional Lighting
Kenall’s updated Mighty Mac® RMCA and RMCD recessed ceiling luminaires are engineered for correctional environments where durability, safety and limited above-ceiling space are key concerns.
Georgia Breaks Ground on $20.7 Million Forensic Restoration Facility
The Georgia Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Disability (DBHDD) broke ground Oct. 8 on a $20.7 million forensic restoration facility at East Central Regional Hospital, advancing a 40-bed project intended to reduce pressure on local jails and courts.
Designing for Healing in Correctional Environments
Historically, correctional facilities were cold, institutional and not places that promoted healing.
New $41.2 Million Law Enforcement and Government Center Opens in Minnesota
A 24-bed jail will replace Jackson County, Minn.’s aging detention facility following an Oct. 6 opening of a new law enforcement and government facility beside the county courthouse.
Modular Healthcare, Correctional Focus: A Potential Response to Increasingly Complex Healthcare Demands
A pressing question for correctional agencies is how to deliver environments that accommodate changing clinical needs while remaining practical to build, maintain and operate over the long term.
Texas Juvenile Justice Department Breaks Ground on New Ellis County Facility
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department broke ground Oct. 7 on a new secure juvenile correctional facility in Ellis County — the second of two new facilities designed to modernize the state’s juvenile justice infrastructure, better accommodate the needs of incarcerated youth and improve staff safety and operational efficiency.
Howard County Breaks Ground on $132 Million Jail Replacement
Officials in Howard County, Ind., held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 1 for a $132 million replacement jail and sheriff’s office
Groundbreaking Held for First of Two New Texas Juvenile Correctional Facilities
On Oct. 1, officials with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new juvenile correctional facility in Brazoria County.
Where Public Health Meets Public Safety: What Healthcare Design Can Teach Us About Modern Justice Facilities
For decades, justice facility planning centered on security, operational efficiency and durability.