corrections

2 definitions • 7 examples

the set of methods available for punishing and treating people who have committed crimes:

a corrections officer

She works for the New York Department of Corrections.

He was booked into the county corrections facility on Monday.

Protestors called for more communication from corrections officials.

A spokesperson for Youth Corrections said the director would be personally investigating the claims.

the government system responsible for people who have committed crimes:

corrections officers

the department of corrections