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Native American Cultural Design Elements for Tribal Justice Facilities (2022)

When planning and designing a new structure, or an addition to an existing one, cultural elements are an important aspect of conceptualization. There is some evidence-based information confirming that interior environments may improve individual attitudes and behaviors. For this reason, paying attention to both exterior and interior elements can play an important role for tribal justice system providers when working with incarcerated or court-involved individuals. I