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-Winston Churchill
Policy reform is an ongoing and dynamic process, as societal needs and challenges evolve over time. Successful policy reform requires collaboration, transparency, and responsiveness to changing circumstances. “Policy reform” generally refers to the process of making changes to existing policies or creating new ones to address specific issues or improve the effectiveness of government actions. It can occur at various levels, including local, regional, national, or international. It can cover a wide range of areas, such as economic, social, environmental, healthcare, education, and criminal justice when it comes to changing prisons to detention houses. The reasons for policy reform can vary and may include changing societal needs, emerging challenges, technological advancements, shifts in political priorities, or the recognition of inefficiencies in current policies. The ultimate goal of policy reform is often to enhance the well-being of citizens, promote economic growth, ensure social justice, or address other pressing concerns.
The European Rules on Detention Houses (ERDH) is a milestone document for the criminal justice system and reflects the larger impact of this system on society. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of Europe, the ERDH were launched on October 31st as common standards to implement small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated detention houses in the European Union, as part of a pivotal change already happening in criminal justice systems across Europe. The ERDH set out the ecosystem of a detention house on its own and as part of, and within a community and society, emphasizing sustainability. As the European Prison Rules have been common standards for large-scale prison institutions, the European Rules on Detention Houses shall form essential standards for detention houses, in order to guarantee a way of liberty deprivation that is humane and more fit for the 21stcentury.
The European Rules on Detention Houses (ERDH) is a milestone document for the criminal justice system and reflects the larger impact of this system on society. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of Europe, the ERDH were launched on October 31st as common standards to implement small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated detention houses in the European Union, as part of a pivotal change already happening in criminal justice systems across Europe. The ERDH set out the ecosystem of a detention house on its own and as part of, and within a community and society, emphasizing sustainability. As the European Prison Rules have been common standards for large-scale prison institutions, the European Rules on Detention Houses shall form essential standards for detention houses, in order to guarantee a way of liberty deprivation that is humane and more fit for the 21stcentury.
The MASS (Model of Architecture Serving Society) Design Group was founded in 2008 as a nonprofit organisation with the mission to research, design, build, and advocate for architecture that promotes justice and human dignity. In this video, seven of MASS’s project leaders present the firm’s new and ongoing initiatives.
Together, we want to create a space where everyone can feel accepted and respected – regardless of gender identity, skin colour, religion, ethnicity or ability. We assume that all participants come to our events with the best intentions and treat each other with respect.
