detention home
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Definition
- 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
- an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)