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reformatories
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an institution designed to reform or rehabilitate young offenders rather than simply punish them
- The troubled teenager was sent to a reformatory to receive guidance and education.
- The reformatory's programs focus on teaching practical skills to help juveniles reintegrate into society.
- The judge believed the young offender would benefit more from time in a reformatory than in a traditional prison.
- The reformatory aims to address the underlying issues of delinquency through counseling and support.
- Graduates of the reformatory often speak about how the experience helped them turn their lives around.
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