Designing for Healing in Correctional Environments
Historically, correctional facilities were cold, institutional and not places that promoted healing.
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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.
Dr. Samantha Morin Joins HDR as Senior Clinical Planner, Correctional Health
HDR has named Dr. Samantha “Sam” Morin the firm’s Senior Clinical Planner, Correctional Health.
Time for Alternative Correctional Healthcare?
Just as prison and jail populations seemed to be on the decline, many jurisdictions are experiencing an uptick in the average daily population.
Q&A: Peter Krasnow Discusses 20-Year Anniversary of Corrections Design Book
Architect Peter Krasnow’s influential book “Correctional Facility Design and Detailing” celebrates its 20th anniversary.