reform school

reform school
An institution, commonly known in modern times as an industrial school, for the reception and care of wayward, incorrigible, or vicious youths, male or female, and to a certain extent, in some jurisdictions, of youths whose parents are incapable or unworthy, in surroundings where they may be taught to be moral and industrious and where they may be freed from the corrupting influence of bad associates. 26 Am J1st House of C § 2.

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