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Reformatory

usgb/rɪˈfɔːrmətɔːri/Volume
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Juvenile ContextPlay
Used specifically for institutions for minors, not adults. SlideHer brother was sent to a reformatory after repeated truancy.
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Focus is on altering behavior, not just punishment. SlideThe reformatory aims to guide its residents towards better life choices.
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Not a PrisonPlay
It's distinct from prisons due to its rehabilitative intention. SlideHe was too young for jail, so the court recommended a reformatory.