Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reintegrative

Adjective

/ˌriːˈɪntəˌɡreɪtɪv/

Definition

Relating to the process of restoring someone or something to a former state or place.

Examples

The reintegrative approach in therapy helped patients reconnect with their communities.
After serving their sentences, many former inmates found it difficult to navigate the reintegrative process back into society.
Reintegrative justice emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior through cooperative processes.

Meaning

Reintegrative refers to bringing back into a group or a system what has been separated or excluded, often used in the context of social reintegration or therapeutic practices.