Webcast Series

From Concrete to Care: The Business Case for Trauma-Informed Environments 

Wednesday, September 16 10:00am CDT
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Norix is joined by Johnitha McNair, Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center, to discuss the recent bedroom renovations at her facility. We’ll explore how the project aligns with her broader environmental redesign already in motion, examine the impact it has had on staff, residents, and their families, and dive into the business case for other facility leaders inspired to follow suit. 

 

Meet Johnitha McNair

As the current Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center,
Johnitha McNair has spent the last nine years building her facility around a
simple conviction: rehabilitation starts the minute they walk through the door.

 

 

Who Is This For:

This webcast is for anyone shaping the built environment in behavioral health, corrections, transitional housing, healthcare, or education settings. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, specifier, facility planner, or simply someone passionate about creating spaces that support human well-being, you’ll leave with practical insights and a new lens for approaching your next project.  

What You’ll Learn:  

  • Discover a real-world case for replacing outdated infrastructure with more humane alternatives 
  • Hear how autonomy and choice within a facility can support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism 
  • Understand how the built environment influences emotional regulation and behavioral outcomes  
  • Explore how furniture can strengthen trust between residents, their families, and staff 
  • Practical guidance you can apply to your next project  

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Join our Webcast on Building Trust Behind the Walls:  

Join us as we explore the unique needs of correctional, behavioral healthcare, educational, and other high-impact environments. With conversations focused on design, safety, rehabilitation, human-centered spaces, and other emerging industry trends, each session offers unique insights, experience, and practical solutions designed to support both staff and the individuals they serve.

Humanizing

The act of making something more humane or relatable, oftentimes involving simplifying complexity or adding elements found in non-restricted spaces.

Sensory Sensitivity

Affects how people process environmental inputs including sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch.