From Brain to Home: Radically Rethinking Prison Design and Architecture with Dr.Yvonne Jewkes, Part 1

Send us a textHumane Prison Architecture is on the table today!In this episode, we are joined by Criminologist, Dr.Yvonne Jewkes. A Professor of Criminology at the University of Bath and honorary visiting fellow at the University of Melbourne, Yvonne Jewkes is the world's leading expert on rehabilitative prison design.Her research on prison architecture, design and technology has taken her to diverse prisons in places such as Norway, Spain and Japan. Yvonne has been honored for her role in helping to design corrections in the U.K., Ireland and Australia that prioritize a humane approach to design. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Dr.Jewkes dives deep into her work in prisons, taking us through the process and outcomes of progressive prisons that she has personally consulted on. She dives further into themes explored in her book, such as surveillance, humanity, and bestowing by force, even positive things, on unconsenting participants. What results is a fearless and meditative discussion on punishment vs rehabilitation, and what constitutes punishment in our society.Read the research of Dr. Yvonne Jewkes.Read An Architecture of Hope by Yvonne Jewkes.Find out more about Dr. Yvonne Jewke’s work with The Limerick Women's Prison.Find out more about Norway’s Halden Prison. Learn more about the Irish Prison Service in Wheatfield, Ireland.Learn more about the Basto Prison in Norway.Learn about Strom Prison in Denmark.Learn about the case of Anders Brevik in Norway.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].