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Corrections
White Papers | Windowless Is More: Innovative prison cell designs balance function, form and funding
Decades of American prison design have ushered in new philosophies, approaches and materials that have mirrored popular aesthetics and values, but the security of inmates, staff and the surrounding community always led the architectural process. However, the difficult economy that many local, county, state and federal prisons are struggling with is beginning to rival security as a top consideration. As it often happens in a down economy, prison and jail populations rise while the funds available to accommodate inmates decline. State governments have been compelled to slash budgets for basic services just to stay afloat, and the chances for passage of a corrections bond issue are currently slim. Download it now.. |
 | Hot Topics in Corrections - Visitation
Visitation has been a hot topic for correctional facilities for many years. The best choice for each facility is an individual decision and is based on many factors such as budget, safety, available man power and inmate behavior. Often facilities find themselves using a traditional method, or combination of methods, such as contact, non-contact, centralized or decentralized. However, video visitation has been gaining some traction as another option in recent years. Learn more about the various methods of visitation and what impact each type has on your facility design and operations by downloading this white paper. Download it now.. |
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