Finding Integrative

Solutions: Working in
Prisons - Addressing
Opportunities &
Concerns
 Context
Understanding the
• The decision to work in prisons is complex,
considering both societal needs and ethical
considerations.
• Engineers can play a significant role in
influencing better prison design for safety and
functionality.
• However, concerns regarding the current prison
system's ethics and effectiveness are valid.
 Key Requirements
for the Project
1. Ethical Framework:
a) Develop a clear ethical framework that guides
decision-making throughout the project.
b) Ensure that any involvement aligns with the
company's values and promotes social
responsibility.
2. Stakeholder Involvement:
a) Engage with various stakeholders, including
legal experts, social activists, and affected
communities.
b) Consider their perspectives to make informed
and inclusive decisions.
Design for Rehabilitation
Integrative Solution 1 -

• Shift focus from just containment to rehabilitation.

• Work with experts in criminal justice to design
facilities that promote reintegration and reduce
recidivism.
• Implement programs and spaces that support
education, skills training, and mental health support.
 Design
Human-Centered
Integrative Solution 2 -
• Prioritize human-centered design
principles in prison architecture.
• Create environments that prioritize
inmates' safety, dignity, and well-being.
• Involve inmates in the design process to
understand their needs and perspectives.
Integrative Solution 3 - Advocate for Transparency and Accountability
Reform
• Maintain transparency throughout
• Use the project as a platform to the project, especially concerning
advocate for systemic reform. funding sources and project
• Collaborate with advocacy groups details.
to raise awareness of issues within • Establish mechanisms for ongoing
the prison system. evaluation and feedback from
• Support initiatives that focus on stakeholders.
restorative justice and alternatives • Commit to continuous
to incarceration. improvement and adaptability to
address concerns.
Research and Education
• Encourage ongoing research to
understand the impacts of prison
design on inmates and society.
• Offer educational programs within
the company on the ethical
implications of such projects.
• Stay updated on developments in
criminal justice reform.
 Conclusion
• Working in prisons requires an integrative approach that
addresses opportunities and concerns from all sides.
• By prioritizing ethical principles, stakeholder
involvement, and advocacy, we can contribute to positive
change.
• Let's collaborate to build a more just, rehabilitative, and
humane prison system.