# Progressive Prisons Developments in incarceration help to enhance rehabilitation. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Apr 26, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/progressive-prisons ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Progressive Prisons trend? **Progressive Prisons:** Some argue that the punitive process involved in today's imprisonment often inhibits inmates' personal growth and rehabilitation, forcing them into an environment where they are treated poorly and receive inadequate guidance and treatment. To combat this, some prisons are introducing new processes and concepts -- whether it pertains to the prison's environment, disciplinary processes or new opportunities for inmates to learn and apply new skills -- to improve a prisoner's lifestyle and help them become members of society once again. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 29, 2011 to Apr 17, 2012 - Published: Apr 26, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Progressive Prisons trend ### Innovative Prisoner Rehabilitation With a focus on improving the lives of inmates, prisons are introducing new processes and concepts to enhance the prisoner's lifestyle to help them become members of society once again. ### Futuristic Prison Design Architectural design concepts are revolutionizing the correctional facilities to leave a positive impression and eventually challenge the old-school perspective of prisons. ### Prison Automation The implementation of automation technology in correctional facilities is providing a secure and efficient way to monitor and analyze inmate behavior while increasing communication channels and awareness among them. ## What the Progressive Prisons trend means for industry ### For Architecture and Construction The architecture industry can take inspiration from the innovative and futuristic prison design concepts to create modern spaces that leave a positive impression on visitors. ### For Robotics and Automation The use of robotic prison guards provides an opportunity for the automation industry to establish a niche in the correctional facilities while enhancing security, monitoring, and communication processes. ### For Fashion and Apparel The production of eco-friendly prison clothing items created by convicts provides a platform for fashion and apparel entrepreneurs to create sustainable fashion lines while promoting social change. ## Trend signals for Progressive Prisons Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Progressive Prisons trend 6 featured examples from Jul 29, 2011 to Apr 17, 2012. - [Rainbow Prison Corridors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linnenbrink): This Markus Linnenbrink Commission is Unconventional (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to redefine the concept of incarceration through creative and psychologically stimulating design approaches. - [Dancing Inmate Musicals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prison-dancer): Prison Dancer is an Interactive Web Production Inspired by Cebu Convicts (Category: Social Media) Implication: The Prison Dancer web musical presents opportunities for the entertainment industry to explore new mediums and interactive storytelling techniques. - [Mod Converted Prisons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-civic-center): Cultural Civic Center by Exit Architects Transforms Jail into a Haven (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The trend of converting prisons into community spaces offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the real estate industry. - [Convict-Constructed Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-eco-prison-fashion): Heavy Eco is a Line of Green Garments Designed by Prisoners (Category: Social Good) Implication: The fashion industry can explore using recycled materials and collaborations with unconventional designers to create sustainable and socially conscious clothing lines. - [Sleek Sci-Fi Prisons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/499summit-concept): The 499.summit Concept by Greg Knobloch and Andreas Tjeldflaat is Futuristic (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture industry can explore new ways of designing prisons that prioritize positive environments and rehabilitation. - [Robotic Penitentiary Patrols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-prison-guards): South Korean Jail Running Trials on Use of Robot Prison Guards (Category: World) Implication: The security industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities through the utilization of robot prison guards. ## Recent trend clusters - 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