Decarceration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˌkɑː.səˈɹeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decarceration is a noun meaning A policy of reducing the amount of imprisoned people in a given population.
Meaning
A policy of reducing the amount of imprisoned people in a given population.
Example Sentences
Whereas rates of COVID-19 vary nationwide, our results add to a growing body of literature emphasizing high COVID-19 rates in carceral settings and the importance of testing and decarceration.
Word Forms
- decarcerations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decrim, deinstitutionalization, decreolization, decartelisation, debarbarization, depenalisation.
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