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Opportunities

Going Forward: After presenting the first group assessment, I have decided to design a Prison Rehabilitation Centre in Paddington. Recidivism The state's courts are locking up criminals in record numbers, with serious offenders far more likely to end up in jail than they were 15years ago. Those accused of serious offences are now twice as likely to be denied bail, and much more likely to be jailed after conviction, a new study shows. It comes after a recent investigation by The Sun-Herald and The Sydney Morning Herald of the state's booming prison population, which highlighted a 70 per cent recidivism rate. And it confirms the view of leading criminologist Don Weatherburn that more money needs to be spent on rehabilitation because the State Government's tough-on-crime stance is not cutting the rate of reoffending. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/national/high-jail-rate-fails-to-cutreoffending/2009/01/03/1230681809494.html

QUEENSLAND has the country's highest rate of prisoners reoffending while on parole, with a third of offenders discharged sent back to jail within two years. Almost 800 offenders on community-based orders were charged with at least "one serious violent offence" in the past year. Documents obtained by The Courier-Mail under Right to Information laws show a third of offenders discharged were sent back to jail within two years. A ministerial briefing note to Police and Corrective Services Minister Jack Dempsey warned the Report on Government Services (RoGS) showed Queensland's rate of prisoner returns to corrections was 32.2 per cent, compared to the national average of 24.1 per cent. "Court-ordered parole has tended to be a replacement for suspended sentences providing magistrates with a method to ensure supervision in the community," the brief dated January 15, 2013, stated. "The return of offenders to Corrective Services would be improved by additional investment and reprioritisation for work readiness and vocational education in probation and parole and reintegration services across corrections." Another brief to Mr Dempsey revealed that between October 1, 2011, and September 30, 2012, 788 offenders subject to community-based orders were charged with at least one serious violent offence.

The Courier-Mail revealed yesterday the State Government was considering dumping court-ordered parole and suspended jail sentences, which would see Queensland's prison population of about 6000 balloon. Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie yesterday defended his proposal against a wave of criticism from the Queensland Law Society, State Opposition and civil libertarians. QLS president Annette Bradfield predicted the abolition of suspended sentences and court-ordered parole would increase the prison population, costing taxpayers millions of dollars. Civil libertarian Terry O'Gorman echoed Ms Bradfield's concerns. "If the Attorney-General's latest foray into knee-jerk law and order politics comes into effect, it will mean many more people will go to jail, many more young people will go to jail, many more young people will be subjected to sexual assault in jail and, more importantly, the jail population will climb at a cost of $70,000 per person a year," Mr O'Gorman said. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-has-highest-rate-of-prisonersreoffending-while-on-parole-in-australia/story-fnihsrf2-1226689007062

about two in every three prisoners will have been previously imprisoned about one in four prisoners will be reconvicted within three months of being released from prison between 35 and 41 precent of prisoners will be reimprisoned within two years of being released The recidivism rates (regardless of how they were measured) appear reasonably consistent over time.

The term recidivism originates from the Latin recidere, which means to fall back Published by the Australian Institute of Criminology Recidivism in Australia: findings and future research Jason Payne,2007

It is clear to see that there are many floors in the way that society deals with released convicts. My design will create a place that will not only help in bringing down the rate of recidivism but will also allow inmates to pay back the community. It is my intent that this building not only houses inmates, but also strives to better enrich the community, and the lives of those wanting to rehabilitate.

I believe that one of the many floors of the current correctional system within Australia is that there is no sense of direction during the inmates prison sentence, by making the integration process apart of their sentence rather than an after treatment once evicted from the prison.

Why? Australia will be home to millions of immigrants due to the war scenario suggested by my group in the first Assessment. It proposes that Brisbane will cater for more the triple its current population. Currently Brisbane is made up of many different suburbs, to handle the population influx, our group proposed to create districts. Each district will be defined by the major arterial roads that currently divide the existing suburbs of Brisbane. Each District will be responsible for incarcerating its own criminals. Paddington will become a place of Rehabilitation, and will help rehabilitate inmates from all the immediate districts. Lack of support during Incarceration Costs associated with Crimes/Running Costs of prison/Prison Cost as opposed to the Rehabilitation success if executed well, inmate paying back society by contributing. How? My proposal looks at the ever increasing demand on the prison system. Currently statistics show that 2 of three inmates will reoffend under current prison constructs. It is my aim to facilitate a building that will attempt to re-integrate the inmates into society in a way that prevents their return. This will be achieved by re-thinking the current prison system. Instead of providing support facilities once a prisoner is released into the public, I wish to incorporate the Integration/rehab into their current sentence. What? My proposal will briefly look at how future prisons may be integrated into the new districts. However the focus of my design will look at the integration of rehabilitation centres within the prison system. The diagram below demonstrates the separation of incarceration and integration/rehabilitation into the general public. I believe the separation of the two, will allow inmates to properly integrate back into society. Although the two components will be separated, the idea is that the inmate is still serving a sentence, but rather than just providing support to inmates once their time is served, I aim to incorporate rehabilitation into their sentence. The architecture will be dictated by this drastic change, and many areas will need to be addressed. I will research further in how current rehabilitation programs or centres currently operate and incorporate the ASPECTS that work. Because the integration is a part of the prison sentence, I will delve into possible design methods to promote public safety, but also look at ways of separating the feeling of being Jailed/incarcerated.

This centre will be based around the rehabilitation of male prisoners with the future projection for a womens centre to be established in the future. Early Sketches

Master Plan/Air Loop System The map above shows the Air Loop System that proposes to link with all other districts that house prisons. The idea is that each district will house its own incarceration Prison. Once inmates reach the rehabilitation period they will be sent to the Paddington Rehabilitation centre via the Air Loop.

Proposed Site Plan

Special Diagrams of Building

Possible Ground Floor Design

Typical Floor Plan/Entrance via Air Loop

Proposed Green House/Link to Building via Air Loop

Floor Plate of Transportation Tubes via Air Loop System

This floor plan shows the entry of new inmates into the facility. It also demonstrates how the air loop may link up to the building.

Things to Consider This week Districts/Master Plan Mixed Use Residential Users General Public, Inmates, Support Staff Families Possible Scenarios Communal/Public areas Entrance to Site Via Air Loop System

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I believe it is important to separate the link to the Air Loop from the main building. This will allow the Air loop to run in conjunction with the Rehab, which will prevent interference with daily activities at the centre. It also allows new inmates to ex perience a sense of separation from the prison. The external platform that navigates the Air Loop, will also host an Internal Green House below. This will be a Private Garden for inmates to grow, or simply enjoy the plant life supplied by the green house . The building will be divided into four major parts; 1. 2. 3. 4. House Arrest Work Release Half Way Housing And Public

Each section will be governed by supporting services that will help in each inmates integration back into society. I think it is vital to give the inmates a place to go if they need support, at all times of their stay. Having the access could be the difference in an inmates success and failure. By incorporating these services at all stages it will help in the inmates integration back into society. These services will include the following: 1. Health Services 2. Employment/Training/Education 3. Guards Health Services This is a major part in the rehabilitation process for many of the inmates. A high percentage of inmates suffer from some form of mental illness. Its also important to facilitate those inmates who suffer from drug and alcohol addictions. The health facilities will provide regular check-ups on all inmates staying at the facility. Guards There will still be a level of security in the event anything shall transpire. I will incorporate a section within each area of the design. As this design still incorporates a portion of inmates who are still serving time.

Training/Education/Skills

http://www.nobars.org.au/downloads/A%20personal%20experience%20of%20moving%20from%20 prison%20to%20rehab.pdf
My design will encompas s an area for education/training. I will provide a room for training within each section of the building. This will also give inmates access to the internet/screened, so that they m ay interact on social media forums and link up to other rehab centres, or online training tutors. It will also supply inmates with computer skills, and allow them to research areas that interest them. I want this space to mimic an internet caf, relaxed a nd chilled.

House Arrest/Work Release/Halfway Housing All of these sections will be designed to mimic a normal residential dwelling, with the added feature of social/communal gathering areas. All inmates that are first introduced to the facility will b e given an ID tracking Tag, which will alert the guard personnel if someone breaks their house arrest arrangement.

GARDENS

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"These types of programs not only enhance the environment by increasing the green: asphalt ratio, but growing food near prison sites improves the nutritional intake of the inmates, as well as trains them for green jobs when they get outa track that when followed has been proven to reduce the rate at which former inmates return to prison. One study in San Francisco showed that 29 percent of prisoners were re-arrested within four months of their release, while only 6 percent of those who partook in a gardening program were re-arrested." - from"Rikers Island Sprouting Green" by Rachel Cernansky

I have decided to incorporate a variety of Gardens within the design. One approach will provide gardens for the inmates themselves. This will help them in their rehabilitation process, and give those who are interested in pursuing a career in Landscaping/gardening the skills needed to work in the greater community. Another garden type will be one a communal garden. It aims to engage the community of Paddington to help harvest their own local produce, while at the same time allowing some inmates to socialise. The community garden will help inmates feel as if they are giving back to the community. Communal Areas/Social Meeting Areas These are places for chance encounters and possible interactions. My aim is to inspire all residents to interact in a setting that is more civil.

Possible Communal Spaces/Sketch

The Chart below demonstrates what some of the attitudes of inmates may be when going from prison to rehab. I think its important to incorporate areas within the design so that inmates can slowly adapt to the interaction at their own pace, while at the same time have the chance to retreat to their own space.

THE CULTURE CLASH

Prison Power & Control Custodial power is ultimate. Information is held by staff that can be used for or against the person at any time. Information is power and is traded among inmates and officers for control over others. Survival requires outward compliance, internal withdrawal and emotional shutdown. Staff have the power to determine if a person has access to, and can remain in a program. Information is collected by staff and informs decision making - processes may not seem transparent to clients. Clients are expected to share information about themselves and their feelings. Survival requires outward compliance, emotional openness and participation. Rehab

Value & Beleifs Do not pass on information to staff about another person under any circumstances. This is termed 'dogging' and the penalty can be serious injury or death. Peer support is a vital part of the treatment process. Clients help other clients by telling staff if other clients are going to use, or break agency rules in some way. Not doing so may result in sanctions of some kind for the client who has not spoken up. Trust service staff, they care about clients wellbeing. Participate in the program that is designed to help clients. Openness and communication are vital components of program compliance and success.

Do not trust prison staff, they do not care about prisoners. Keep your head down and do whatever you are told whether you agree or not.

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