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an institution designed to reform or rehabilitate young offenders rather than simply punish them
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reformatorisk
tending to reform
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The troubled teenager was sent to a reformatory to receive guidance and education.
The reformatory's programs focus on teaching practical skills to help juveniles reintegrate into society.
The judge believed the young offender would benefit more from time in a reformatory than in a traditional prison.
Graduates of the reformatory often speak about how the experience helped them turn their lives around.