Department Of Corrections (Noun)
Meaning
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 Department of Corrections is responsible for the administration of the state's prison system.
- She applied for a job at the Department of Corrections after completing her degree in criminology.
- The Department of Corrections offers a variety of programs to help inmates prepare for life after release.
- The governor appointed a new commissioner to head the Department of Corrections amidst allegations of corruption.
- The Department of Corrections has implemented new policies aimed at reducing recidivism rates among former offenders.