Their successful reintegration depends on innovative programs grounded in treatment, healing and evidence-based solutions. Ninety-five percent of incarcerated individuals eventually resume their lives in the community. Leveraging the Continuum of Care to Improve Outcomes
Evidence-based practices focused on humane conditions, safety and preservation of human dignity. Focusing on pro-social behaviors and design that is conducive to professionals treating trauma. Empowering, educating and providing individuals with the training, skills development, proven interventions and resources required for a successful transition and re-entry into their community. These design interventions can positively transform the lives of those within the facility, their families and communities, as well as staff.Īdditional key elements of restorative, outcomes-focused justice architecture: We lead the conversation in restorative, outcomes-focused justice design by applying critical concepts such as normative environments with abundant natural light biophilic design principles program spaces to promote rehabilitative program opportunities that reduce recidivism welcoming family visitation areas designed to help lessen stress and staff amenities to enhance employee wellness. Our forward-thinking work can influence and will continue to improve treatment-focused corrections and detention design concepts. Designing justice facilities is both an immense responsibility and an opportunity to rethink and improve every touchpoint within the system - using the design process to promote meaningful restorative justice and human dignity. Designing for Impact and Human Dignity: Outcomes-Focused Justice ArchitectureĪs leaders in justice design, we stand committed to advancing restorative justice architecture.