Inside a new space completely designed for restorative justice, no detail is too small. Even the chairs matter. “The contrast of furniture in incarceration settings is that it’s bolted down. The environment itself speaks to we don’t trust you,” said Garrett Jacobs, director of research and evaluation for Designing Justice + Designing Spaces, the architecture firm...
Spreading the Word: A Community Works Town Hall Event In June 2025, Community Works recently hosted its first in-person town hall event, “Leading with Humanity,” marking the first of a series of events planned for the next 12 months. The town hall discussion focused on the diverse effects of maintaining family connections when a parent is incarcerated....
We are excited to announce that we will be sharing vital information about Community Works Community Engagement in the coming weeks and months. Stay tuned for essential news, announcements, and events as we actively connect and engage with our local communities. Your involvement is crucial, and we can’t wait to embark on this journey together!...
