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A quick definition of corrections:

Corrections refers to the punishment, rehabilitation, and supervision of people who have committed crimes. This includes putting them in places like prisons, halfway houses, and supervised release programs. The goal is to help them learn from their mistakes and become better members of society. Corrections can also involve education and training, like teaching them how to get their high school diploma or how to overcome addiction. There are two types of corrections: institutional (like prisons) and community (like probation).

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Corrections in the legal context refers to the punishment, rehabilitation, and supervision of people who have been convicted of a crime. This is done through the system of incarceration, probation, and parole. Correctional institutions are places where convicted criminals serve their sentences, such as prisons, halfway houses, and supervised release programs. These institutions are created by law and are governed by boards of non-profit organizations or government branches. The goal of corrections is to help offenders overcome their mistakes and reintegrate into society.

Examples: A person who is convicted of theft may be sentenced to serve time in a correctional institution, such as a prison. While in prison, they may receive education and training to help them overcome their criminal behavior, such as substance abuse education or mental health treatment. After their release, they may be placed on probation or parole, which involves supervision and monitoring to ensure they do not commit another crime.

Explanation: The examples illustrate how corrections work in practice. When someone is convicted of a crime, they are punished by being sent to a correctional institution. However, the goal is not just punishment, but also rehabilitation. While in the institution, they receive education and training to help them overcome their criminal behavior. After their release, they are supervised and monitored to ensure they do not commit another crime. This helps them reintegrate into society and become productive members of their community.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
Dkk
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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