# correctional

**Pronunciation:** /kəˈrekʃənəl/ · kuh-REK-shun-ul

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Relating to the punishment, supervision, and rehabilitation of convicted offenders.

## Examples

- The correctional officer monitored the cell block throughout the night shift.
- She works as a psychologist within the state correctional system.
- New policies were implemented to improve the effectiveness of correctional programs.

## Synonyms

- penal — Focuses specifically on the punishment aspect of the justice system.
- punitive — Describes actions intended to inflict punishment.
- reformatory — Focuses on the goal of changing behavior, often used for youth.
- rehabilitative — Focuses on restoring an individual to a useful place in society.

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