CORRECTIONAL SETTINGS
BY ATHULYA
MARTIN
, INTRODUCTION
CORRECECTIONAL SETTINGS
The term “corrections” refers to the system
response to individuals (women, men, and young
persons of both sexes) who have come into
conflict with the law and have been convicted of a
crime.
The correctional system is one component of the
larger criminal justice system and is dedicated to
improving public safety by helping offenders to
become law-abiding citizens, while exercising
secure and humane control.
Rehabilitation, Recidivism, Restoration,
Correctional, Community.
BY ATHULYA
MARTIN
, INTRODUCTION
CORRECECTIONAL SETTINGS
The term “corrections” refers to the system
response to individuals (women, men, and young
persons of both sexes) who have come into
conflict with the law and have been convicted of a
crime.
The correctional system is one component of the
larger criminal justice system and is dedicated to
improving public safety by helping offenders to
become law-abiding citizens, while exercising
secure and humane control.
Rehabilitation, Recidivism, Restoration,
Correctional, Community.