Prison Reform
/ˈprɪzən rɪˌfɔrm/
Definitions
- (n.) Efforts and policies aimed at improving the conditions, management, and rehabilitation processes within prison systems.
Prison reform advocates seek to reduce overcrowding and improve inmate education programs.
- (n.) Legal and legislative changes intended to modify sentencing, incarceration standards, and prisoners' rights.
Recent prison reform legislation has focused on alternatives to incarceration and parole expansion.
Forms
- prison reform
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Commentary
Used broadly to cover both policy initiatives and legal changes promoting humane and effective correctional practices.
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