Reformatory (noun)

A correctional institution for the rehabilitation of young or first-time offenders.

Origin:

From re- (meaning "again") and formatory (meaning "having the power to form or shap.e")

Examples:

1. He was sentenced to five years in a reformatory for his crime.
2. Many experts argue that reformatories are more effective than adult prisons for rehabilitating young offenders.
3. The reformatory system aims to reform the behavior of young offenders and reduce recidivism.
4. The reformatory had a variety of programs to help young offenders improve their education and job skills.
5. The state has been criticized for overcrowding in its reformatories.