correctional
UK: kəˈrekʃənl | US: kəˈrekʃənl
adj. relating to or intended for correction, especially of behavior or discipline
adj. pertaining to the rehabilitation of offenders (e.g., correctional facility)
The word "correctional" traces back to Latin corrigere ("to make straight, set right"), combining cor- (intensive prefix) + regere ("to guide, rule"). The suffix -ion forms a noun, and -al converts it into an adjective. Historically, it evolved from general "correction" (fixing errors) to a specialized legal/penal sense (reforming behavior), reflecting societal shifts toward rehabilitative justice.
The state invested in modern correctional programs to reduce recidivism.
She works at a correctional institution for juvenile offenders.
Critics argue that correctional policies should focus more on education.
The judge emphasized the correctional purpose of the sentence.
Rehabilitation is a key goal of the correctional system.