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Reformatory

usgb/rɪˈfɔːrmətɔːri/Volume
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Juvenile Context

Used specifically for institutions for minors, not adults.

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Her brother was sent to a reformatory after repeated truancy.
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Behavior Change

Focus is on altering behavior, not just punishment.

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The reformatory aims to guide its residents towards better life choices.
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Not a Prison

It's distinct from prisons due to its rehabilitative intention.

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He was too young for jail, so the court recommended a reformatory.
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