In This Episode
In the workplace strategy world, we often design for the “power of choice”. Employees can choose how, when, and where they work in order to support productivity and wellness. But, is it only employees who deserve the “power of choice”? Who should have the right to choose? The answer may surprise you!
We discuss if providing choices to inmates could positively impact behavior and usher in a more restorative justice model. Our guests include a Sheriff, professor, student, and a former inmate – each of which bring a very unique perspective on the subject. Tune in as we roll up our sleeves to discuss the power of design to bring justice and equity for all.
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"The largest mental health system is your jail or your prison. We don’t want it to feel like a punitive environment. We want to soften it up and change the whole outlook. "
SHERIFF DARON HALL
Host and Guests in this Episode
Host: Kaelynn Reid
As a Certified Design Futurist and the Host of Kimball International’s Alternative Design podcast, Kaelynn encourages designers to make creative decisions today for a more promising human experience tomorrow.
Guest: Sheriff Daron Hall
Sheriff of Davidson County Tennessee
Guest: Kemper Fagan
Designer at EPAM Continuum
Guest: Mary Heinen
PCAP Project Coordinator & Co-Founder
Guest: Ashley Lucas
Professor of Theatre at University of Michigan