Juvenile Detention
/ˈdʒuːvənəl dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The lawful confinement of a minor accused or convicted of an offense in a specialized facility designed for juveniles.
The juvenile detention center held minors awaiting their court hearings.
Forms
- juvenile detention
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Commentary
Often distinguished from adult detention by differing facility standards and emphasis on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
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