correctional facility

any facility that houses or detains individuals who have been formally processed by the criminal or juvenile justice system, for the purpose of reform or rehabilitation. Examples include prisons, juvenile halls, and jails. Also called correctional institution.

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May 10th 2024

social development

the gradual acquisition of certain skills (e.g., language, interpersonal skills), attitudes, relationships, and behavior that enable the individual to interact with others and to function as a member of society.