Word: Detention Home
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A detention home is a place where young people (usually under 18) who have broken the law are kept temporarily. It is often run by the government and is meant to supervise these young offenders while they wait for their court hearings or while they are being rehabilitated.
Usage Instructions: - Use "detention home" when talking about places for juvenile offenders. - It is often used in discussions about the juvenile justice system, law enforcement, or youth rehabilitation.
Example Sentence: "The teenager was sent to a detention home after being caught stealing."
Advanced Usage: In discussions about social issues or legal systems, you might say, "The detention home aims to provide rehabilitation rather than just punishment for juvenile offenders."
Word Variants: - Detain (verb): To hold someone back or keep them in a place, usually for legal reasons. - Example: "The police will detain the suspect for questioning." - Detention (noun): The act of keeping someone in a place, especially in a legal context. - Example: "His detention was necessary until the investigation was complete."
Different Meanings: - In a school context, "detention" can also mean a punishment where a student must stay after school for a period of time. - Example: "She received detention for being late to class."
Synonyms: - Juvenile facility - Youth center - Correctional facility (though this can imply a more permanent setting)
Idioms: - There aren't specific idioms that use "detention home," but you might hear phrases like "in hot water," which means being in trouble, often used when discussing youth who end up in detention homes.
Phrasal Verbs: - "Hold in custody": This means to keep someone in detention or under legal supervision.