Grey walls, grey furniture and grey jumpsuits affect the psychology of prisoners. Research suggests simple, colourful solutions can make a positive difference.
- Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
The history of a simple jail building in the Bay of Islands reveals the ways early settler New Zealand viewed itself, and wanted to be viewed by others.
Housing minister Chris Bishop says removing minimum dwelling size rules will deliver homes that are “bigger than a car”. But tiny houses might be a short-term solution that causes long-term issues.
The Prison Inspectorate has found ‘segregation’ policy and practice in New Zealand prisons are harmful, and has recommended significant changes.
Prison is far from a home away from home, and offenders get very little time to put their affairs in order after sentencing. More time to adjust for life on the inside would be humane and practical.
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