Individuals with justice system involvement or individuals impacted by the justice system are among the most disadvantaged populations in the U.S. They often experience complex challenges and harmful stigmas that prevent them from successfully reentering society. These challenges include accessing education, employment, affordable housing, substance abuse treatment, health care, and family services.
Architects have a unique opportunity to help. Learn how the key principles of trauma informed care can inform trauma informed design and create environments that actively address these challenges. Trauma informed design has the potential to significantly improve the health, safety, and well-being of justice-impacted individuals—creating spaces, residences, and facilities that help them become contributing members of society.
This session was recorded live on April 8, 2025.
- Gain insights into the unique needs of individuals leaving the criminal justice system.
- Describe the key principles of trauma informed care and how they relate to trauma informed design.
- Learn how trauma informed design can be implemented and how it contributes to improving the health, safety, and well-being of disadvantaged populations.
- Examine successful case studies of trauma informed design in housing and community support facilities.
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