Penology
/ˌpɪˈnɒlədʒi/
Definitions
- (n.) The branch of law and criminology concerned with the punishment, management, and rehabilitation of offenders.
The university offers a course in penology to prepare students for careers in criminal justice.
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Commentary
Penology specifically addresses the theories and practices surrounding offender treatment within the legal system, distinct from broader criminology.
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