Definition

1. Noun:
   • A juvenile detention facility: A "detention home" is an institution where young offenders (juveniles) can be held for a short period, typically while awaiting court proceedings or placement in a longer-term facility. It operates under the supervision of a juvenile court.

Usage

• The term is used to describe a specific type of secure residential facility within the juvenile justice system. It emphasizes temporary custody and supervision for minors.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The judge ordered the teenager to be sent to a detention home while awaiting his hearing.
  • The new policy aims to improve rehabilitation programs within the city's detention homes.

Advanced Usage

• Legal/Administrative Context: The phrase is often used in official legal, social work, or law enforcement contexts when discussing the custody of juvenile offenders.
  • The social worker filed a report on the conditions at the county detention home.

Variants and Related Words

• Detention center (n): A more general term for a facility where individuals are held in detention, which can apply to both juveniles and adults in various contexts (e.g., immigration).
• Juvenile hall (n): A common synonym in some regions, specifically for a detention facility for minors.
• Youth detention facility (n): A descriptive term with the same meaning.

Synonyms

• Juvenile detention center: A facility for detaining young offenders.
• Youth custody center: A facility providing secure custody for minors.

Notes

• The term "detention home" specifically refers to a temporary holding institution within the juvenile justice system and should not be confused with long-term correctional facilities for adults or other types of camps.

Noun

1. an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)