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"Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment: Incorporating Trauma-Informed Design in The Soft Interview Room"
The soft interview room has become integral to law enforcement's investigative toolbox in many parts of the world. Using intentional design

Manina Murphy
Aug 6, 20243 min read
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Why Everybody Loves Design Shows
Let me start by saying these shows are "reality tv" with little actual reality. However, here's why we love them... We meet the people,...

Manina Murphy
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Repurposing Spaces for Supportive Housing
There has long been a shortage of supportive housing in Ontario for our vulnerable populations. The impact of the pandemic has left many...

Manina Murphy
Aug 21, 20212 min read
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Rethinking Supportive Housing for Homeless Youth
The INNclusion Home program is a first of its kind for the region. Blue Door Services identified the need for population-specific support...

Manina Murphy
Mar 9, 20213 min read
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Why don't they just go to a shelter? But would you want to be here?
There is a great deal of stigma around homelessness and much that reinforces those negative perceptions. "Shelters and other housing...

Manina Murphy
Dec 11, 20202 min read
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Let There Be Light, Just Not This Kind
If you use CFL's (compact fluorescent lightbulb) in your lighting fixtures then this is going to be a lightbulb momentš” Let me enLIGHTen...

Manina Murphy
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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Home Sweet Home? Not for at-risk youth. A call to shelter them with dignity through design.
How can we expect the best result when we don't provide them with all the tools and supports to recover and thrive.

Manina Murphy
May 7, 20203 min read
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