reform school (Meaning)

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reform school (n)

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

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The juvenile delinquent was sentenced to a reform school to rehabilitate his behavior.
The reform school provided counseling, education, and vocational training for troubled youth.
Strict discipline and harsh punishments were common features of reform schools in the past.
Reform schools were often seen as a last resort for children who had failed to respond to other interventions.
The success rate of reform schools in rehabilitating youth has been a subject of debate.
Some critics argue that reform schools are too punitive and may actually increase the risk of recidivism.
Others believe that reform schools can be effective in providing structure and support for troubled youth.
Modern reform schools have moved away from harsh punishments and now focus on positive reinforcement and individualized treatment plans.
The ultimate goal of a reform school is to prepare youth for a successful return to society.
Despite their controversial past, reform schools continue to play an important role in the juvenile justice system.

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

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The juvenile delinquent was sentenced to a reform school to rehabilitate his behavior.

The reform school provided counseling, education, and vocational training for troubled youth.

Strict discipline and harsh punishments were common features of reform schools in the past.

Reform schools were often seen as a last resort for children who had failed to respond to other interventions.