penological
/ˌpinəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the study of punishment and prison management, especially in terms of rehabilitation and crime prevention.
- The university offers a course on penological theories and their impact on modern corrections.
- The report examined penological practices in several countries to find the most effective methods.
- Penological reforms in the 20th century focused more on rehabilitation than on harsh punishment.
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