Correctional Programs
/kəˌrɛkʃənəl ˈproʊɡræmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Programs implemented within correctional facilities aimed at rehabilitating inmates and reducing recidivism.
Correctional programs often include educational and vocational training to prepare inmates for reintegration.
- (n.) Structured interventions designed to address specific behavioral issues, such as substance abuse or anger management, among offenders.
The court mandated participation in correctional programs to address his substance abuse problems.
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- correctional programs
- correctional program
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Commentary
Correctional programs encompass diverse initiatives within and sometimes beyond prisons, focusing on offender rehabilitation rather than mere punishment.
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