House Of Detention (Noun)
Meaning
An institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The juvenile was sent to the house of detention for violating her probation by skipping school.
- After being arrested for shoplifting, the teenager was taken to the local house of detention to await a court hearing.
- The social worker visited the house of detention to counsel the young offenders and help them get back on track.
- The judge ordered the 16-year-old to spend 30 days in the house of detention for his involvement in a street fight.
- The house of detention provided a safe and structured environment for the young people to reflect on their actions and receive guidance.