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SUMMARY:Seminar: Behind the Bars: A Psychologist’s Perspective on Designi
 ng for Mental Health in Corrections
DESCRIPTION:Correctional facilities house some of the most vulnerable&mdash
 ;and most challenging—individuals in our communities. Nearly half of
  incarcerated individuals have a history of mental illness, with many expe
 riencing severe and chronic conditions. At the same time, correctional sta
 ff face high rates of stress, burnout, PTSD, and suicide.\n\n\nThis presen
 tation, led by a forensic psychologist turned correctional facility design
  consultant, explores how the built environment can profoundly influence t
 he mental health and behavior of both residents and staff. Through real-wo
 rld examples, behavioral science principles, and evidence-based design str
 ategies, attendees will learn how choices in lighting, acoustics, spatial 
 layout, and amenity planning can either hinder or enhance rehabilitation, 
 safety, and wellbeing. The session will also highlight cost-conscious, ope
 rationally practical design solutions that improve safety, reduce recidivi
 sm risk, and promote a healthier correctional culture—inside and out
 side the walls.\n\n\nhttps://nsaconf.org
LOCATION:Rayburn
URL;VALUE=URI:https://nsaconf.org/v2/page/AgendaItem/3737
DTSTART:20260131T190000Z
DTEND:20260131T200000Z
UID:2026-04-10-19-34-35-0@nsaconf.org
DTSTAMP:20260411T003435
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