Correctional

usgb/kəˈrekʃənl/
adjective

Related to the punishment or reform of criminals.

The correctional system needs to focus more on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
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Often appears as...

  • correctional facility
  • correctional officer

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Legal Context

Used in discussions about crime and legal systems, often indicating a focus on changing behavior.

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He's studying correctional psychology to work with inmates.
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Institutional Use

Refers to places where people are sent as punishment, like prisons or juvenile halls.

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The new correctional facility will be built outside the city.
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Reform Over Punishment

Implies an emphasis on rehabilitation, aiming to prevent future crimes.

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Correctional programs are evolving to provide more educational opportunities.
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