Correction Glossary

12 Youth and Adult Correctionnal Intervention terms

Correctional

Adjective

Relating to the punishment of criminals in a way intended to rectify their behavior.

Example: "A correctional institution"

fr: correctionnel

Crime

noun

an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.

Example: "shoplifting was a serious crime"

fr: crime

Criminal

noun

a person who has committed a crime.

Example: "This guy is a dangerous criminal"

fr: criminel

Federal

Adjective

Having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.

Example: "Russia's federation treaty shares powers among Russia's federal and local governments"

fr: fédéral

Illegal

Adjective

Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.

Example: "illegal drugs"

fr: Illégal

Incarceration

Noun

The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.

Example: "the public would not be served by her incarceration"

fr: incarcération

Jail

Noun

a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.

Example: "He served 15 months in jail"

Justice

Noun

Just behavior or treatment.

Example: "a concern for justice, peace, and genuine respect for people"

fr: Justice

Legal

Adjective

Of, based on, or concerned with the law.

Example: "the American legal system"

fr: Légal

Prison

Noun

A building in which people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial.

Example: "Guy Turcotte is in prison."

fr: prison

Prisoner

Noun

A person legally held in prison as a punishment for crimes they have committed or while awaiting trial

Example: "200 rebels were taken prisoner"

fr: prisonnier