Correctional System
/kəˌrɛkʃənəl ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) The network of institutions, agencies, and processes responsible for the custody, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of offenders.
The correctional system plays a crucial role in reducing recidivism through rehabilitation programs.
Forms
- correctional system
- correctional systems
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Commentary
The term broadly covers all components managing offenders, beyond just prisons, including probation and parole systems.
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