California is investing $239 million to transform San Quentin prison into a rehabilitation facility, employing a Danish architecture firm to design an innovative space. Inspired by Nordic countries known for their effective rehabilitation systems, the new center will feature amenities like classrooms, a farmers market, a podcast production studio, and a cafe. This initiative aims to prepare inmates for reintegration into society, reducing San Quentin's security level from maximum to medium, as construction progresses with three new buildings slated for completion.
The new design for San Quentin prison includes innovative spaces like a farmers market and classrooms, moving towards rehabilitation and reducing maximum security to medium level.
California's investment of $239 million aims to transform San Quentin into a rehabilitation center, drawing inspiration from Nordic countries' successful systems in reducing recidivism.
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