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Week 07: 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-cut-

reoffending/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 re-

prioritisation 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 violentoffence.

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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-prisoners-

reoffending-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.

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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 inmate’s 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 intothe 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.

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This centre will be based around the rehabilitation of male prisoners with the future projection for a

women’s 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

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Special Diagrams of Building

Possible Ground Floor Design

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Typical Floor Plan/Entrance via Air Loop

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Proposed Green House/Link to Building via Air Loop

 

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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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Week 08: Context:

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 preventinterference with daily activities at the centre.

It also allows new inmates to experience a sense of separation from the prison.

The external platform that navigates the Air Loop, will also host an Internal GreenHouse below. This will be a Private Garden for inmates to grow, or simply enjoy theplant life supplied by the green house.

The building will be divided into four major parts;

1.   House Arrest2.   Work Release3.   Half Way Housing4.    And Publi c

Each section will be governed by supporting services that will help in each inmate’sintegration 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 inmate’s success andfailure. By incorporating these services at all stages it will help in the inmate’s integration back into society.

These services will include the following:

1.   Health Services2.   Employment/Training/Education3.   Guards

Health Services

This is a major part in the rehabilitation process for many of the inmates. A highpercentage of inmates suffer from some form of mental il lness. It’s also important tofacilitate 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 stil l be a level of security in the event anything shall transpire. I willincorporate a section within each area of the design. As this design stil l incorporates aportion of inmates who are stil l serving time.

Training/Education/Skills

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http://www.nobars.org.au/downloads/A%20personal%20experience%20of%20moving%20from%20

prison%20to%20rehab.pdf  

My design will encompass 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 theinternet/screened, so that they may 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 café, relaxed and 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 be given an ID tracking Tag, which will alert the guard personnel if someonebreaks their house arrest arrangement.

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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 out—a 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

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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. Thecommunity 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

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The Chart below demonstrates what some of the attitudes of inmates may be when goingfrom prison to rehab. I think it’s important to incorporate areas within the design so thatinmates can slowly adapt to the interaction at their own pace, while at the same timehave the chance to retreat to their own space.

THE CULTURE CLASH

Prison Rehab

Power & Control

Custodial power is ultimate. Staff have the power to determine if a personhas access to, and can remain in a program.

Information is held by staff that can be used foror against the person at any time.

Information is collected by staff and informsdecision making - processes may not seemtransparent to clients.

Information is power and is traded amonginmates and officers for control over others.

Clients are expected to share information aboutthemselves and their feelings.

Survival requires outward compliance, internalwithdrawal and emotional shutdown.

Survival requires outward compliance, emotionalopenness and participation.

Value & Beleifs

Do not pass on information to staff aboutanother person under any circumstances. This istermed 'dogging' and the penalty can be seriousinjury or death.

Peer support is a vital part of the treatmentprocess. Clients help other clients by telling staff if other clients are going to use, or break agencyrules in some way. Not doing so may result insanctions of some kind for the client who has

not spoken up.

Do not trust prison staff, they do not care aboutprisoners.

Trust service staff, they care about clientswellbeing. Participate in the program that isdesigned to help clients.

Keep your head down and do whatever you aretold whether you agree or not.

Openness and communication are vitalcomponents of program compliance andsuccess.

http://www.nobars.org.au/prison-rehab-culture-clash.html