The translation of humanity into prison design

How do the new, standardised “Model 2015” prison buildings meet normative demands in Norwegian crime policy

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ID6136808
AutoresBerit Johnsen (0000-0002-0041-3070, University College of Norwegian Correctional Service), Aleksandra Bartoszko (0000-0002-2919-545X, VID Specialized University), Elisabeth Fransson (0000-0002-9384-7029, VID Specialized University), Hilde Pape (0000-0002-6794-3172, University College of Norwegian Correctional Service), Francesca Giofré (0000-0002-7974-7208, Sapienza University of Rome)
Año2023
NúmeroXLV/2
Páginas85–114-85–114
Fecha de publicación2023-12-31
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaArchiwum Kryminologii (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2719-4280 • E-ISSN: 0066-6890
EditorialPolish Scientific Publishers PWN (PUBLISHER • PL)
DOI10.7420/ak2023.10
OpenAlexW4401168647
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas55

Prison architecture reflects the ideas and values of a penal policy, providing insights into punishment philosophies. In Norway, normalisation, resettlement and dynamic security norms have shaped correctional care. Based on a mixed method study, this article examines how these norms are translated into “Model 2015” prisons. Despite spaces for positive prisoner relationships, the design faces challenges in escaping pervasive systems of control and discipline. Architectural boundaries obstruct dynamic security and impede the staff’s involvement in resettlement. Inadequate facilities for prisoner progression and daytime activities further undermines these processes. While some architectural and technological initiatives aimed at normalising prison life have proved successful, they tend to normalise not only the prison environment, but also the prisoners. The study demonstrates architecture’s critical role in realising humane prison conditions and emphasises the need for humane design

Criminology · Humanity · Normative · Norwegian · Political science · Prison · Punishment (psychology · Sociology · Architecture · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Law · Psychology · Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending · Social Psychology