Health and Well-Being in Prison Design: A Theory of Prison Systems and a Framework for Evolution

This book provides a new framework for prison design to promote the health and well-being of all prison users. It compares perspectives between prison models and provides essential guidance for the design of prison environments to promote rehabilitation and desistance from crime. Based on international research and expertise, it reveals insights to inform prison design and is essential reading for policymakers, academics, and students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book presents a novel framework for prison design, aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of all individuals within correctional facilities. Drawing upon extensive international research conducted in Norway, Finland, the United States, and Chile, along with the expertise of esteemed international advisors, this book offers a unique perspective on well-being in prison architecture. It stands as the first publication to compare and contrast perspectives between different prison models, providing invaluable guidance for the design of environments that promote rehabilitation and deter recidivism.

Traditional prison designs have often hindered rehabilitation efforts and limited opportunities for inmates to break free from criminal behavior. However, this book reveals significant insights based on Critical Realism and the PERMA theory of well-being. Through comprehensive international case study research, the author conducts interviews with prison authorities and designers from four countries, exploring the three distinct prison models. Additionally, the book benefits from the valuable insights of key international United Nations advisors. By juxtaposing the visions of prison designers with those of prison authorities, this book offers a fresh and synthesized understanding of the differences and similarities in their approach to the health and well-being of both inmates and staff. This synthesis serves as a foundation for developing a new framework for design considerations in the realm of prison architecture.

This book is a vital resource for policymakers, academics, and students engaged in the study and development of criminology, corrections, and penology. It sheds light on new directions for prison design and provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of creating safe, rehabilitative, and humane environments for individuals in custody. By advocating for a paradigm shift in prison design, this book contributes to the broader goal of reducing recidivism, promoting social justice, and creating a more compassionate and effective criminal justice system.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367765637