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San Diego County Women’s Detention Facility: Redefining Safety and Design in Correctional Spaces

A Facility Built for Change In the heart of Santee, California the San Diego County Women's Detention Facility (SDCWDF) stands as a beacon of innovation and progress. Tasked with replacing the outdated Las Colinas Detention Facility, this $221M dollar project wasn't just about modernizing infrastructure. It was about rewriting the narrative of what a correctional facility could - and should - be. The mission was clear: create an environment that prioritizes safety while fostering rehabilitation. But achieving this balance required solving a unique challenge - finding furniture that could uphold the highest standards of security while making the space feel...