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Detention Home

Description:

A detention home refers to a facility or institution where juveniles or individuals who have committed minor crimes or offenses are temporarily held in custody. It aims to provide a secure and controlled environment for rehabilitation and guidance.

Senses:

Noun:

A detention home can be specifically used to refer to:

1. A residential facility for the temporary confinement of minors involved in unlawful activities, who are awaiting legal action or undergoing rehabilitation.
2. A facility that provides a safe environment for troubled or troubled youth to receive guidance, discipline, and support.

Related Terms:

Other terms related to detention homes include correctional facilities, juvenile detention centers, youth rehabilitation centers, and residential treatment centers.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

1. After being caught shoplifting, the teenager was sent to a detention home until his court hearing.
2. The local community has invested in building a state-of-the-art detention home to support the rehabilitation of troubled youth.

Possible related products on Amazon:

• Juvenile Detention Center Books
• Youth Rehabilitation Programs
• Troubled Youth Guidance