borstal system

a treatment approach for juvenile offenders that emphasizes rehabilitation through hard work and recreation, along with a period of supervision during reentry to society. The approach is named after the prison at Borstal in Kent, England, where it was first introduced in 1908.

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May 9th 2024

motor test

any test designed to measure motor skills, ranging from gross motor to fine motor manipulation.