In 2018, Lyle Menendez launched the beautification program, Green Space, at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility; his brother, Erik Menendez, is the lead painter for a massive mural that depic

Their project was inspired by the Norwegian approach to incarceration that believes rehabilitation in humane prisons surrounded by nature leads to successful reintegration into society, even for those who have committed terrible crimes.

The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.