Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
correctional-facility
noun
/kəˈrɛkʃənl fəˈsɪlɪti/
Definition
A correctional facility is a place where individuals who have been convicted of crimes are detained to serve their sentences or await trial.
Examples
- The state recently invested in upgrading its correctional facilities to improve living conditions for inmates.
- Many correctional facilities offer educational programs to help inmates acquire new skills.
- After serving time in a correctional facility, some individuals struggle to reintegrate into society.
Meaning
Correctional facilities are designed to rehabilitate offenders and provide safety for the community.
Synonyms
- prison
- jail
- detention center
- penitentiary
- correctional institution
