penology

🇺🇸 /piːˈnɑːlədʒi/ 🇬🇧 /piːˈnɒlədʒi/
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the study of prisons and how to punish criminals

The course covered various aspects of penology, including prison management and rehabilitation programs.

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n. the study of prisons and how to punish criminals