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Corrections (Noun)

Meaning 1

The department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders; "for a career in corrections turn to the web site of the New Jersey Department of Corrections".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The web site of the New Jersey Department of Corrections provides information on careers in law enforcement and criminal justice.
  • A career in corrections requires specialized training in counseling and rehabilitation techniques.
  • The corrections officer completed the necessary paperwork to document the prisoner's good behavior.
  • Several reforms have improved the working conditions within the agency responsible for corrections.
  • A bachelor's degree in criminology is often recommended for those seeking a career in corrections.

Synonyms

  • Department Of Corrections

Hypernyms

  • Department Of Local Government

Meaning 2

The social control of offenders through a system of imprisonment and rehabilitation and probation and parole.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The Department of Corrections oversees the state's prisons, probation, and parole services, focusing on rehabilitation and public safety.
  • Corrections officers are responsible for maintaining order and enforcing rules within the prison environment.
  • Many believe that alternatives to imprisonment, such as community corrections programs, are a more effective way to reduce recidivism.
  • She now works in corrections, using her psychology background to develop treatment programs for inmates with mental health issues.
  • The government has increased funding for corrections, allocating more money for rehabilitation and job training programs in prisons.
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