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de·ten·tion home

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. detention home, detention house, house of detention, detention campnoun

    an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)

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  1. detention homenoun

    An institution in which juvenile offenders are temporarily housed

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  1. detention home

    A detention home is a secure residential facility or institution, typically state-owned or operated, designed to house juveniles or under-aged individuals who have committed legal offenses, are awaiting trial, or have been deemed a risk to themselves or others. The primary goal of a detention home is to provide a safe environment while also focusing on rehabilitating and educating the individuals to reintegrate into society.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of detention home in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of detention home in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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