Mandatory Rehabilitation
/ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i ˌrɛhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal requirement imposed on offenders to undergo a structured program aimed at rehabilitation rather than punishment.
The court imposed mandatory rehabilitation as part of the defendant's sentence to address underlying issues.
Forms
- mandatory rehabilitation
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Commentary
Mandatory rehabilitation is often used as an alternative to incarceration to reduce recidivism and address behavioral causes of criminal activity.
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