What is the primary purpose of correctional facilities?

The primary purpose of correctional facilities is to confine individuals who have been convicted of crimes. This confinement serves not only to remove offenders from society to ensure public safety but also allows for the enforcement of legal penalties as dictated by the criminal justice system. Correctional facilities are designed to hold individuals who have been found guilty and sentenced, operating under the framework of law to manage and oversee these offenders during their time of incarceration.

While job training and rehabilitation are important aspects of correctional systems, they do not represent the primary function of these facilities. The focus on confinement ensures that individuals who pose a threat to the community are securely held while also providing opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society as part of their overall correctional experience. Enforcing strict discipline among staff and targeting rehabilitation solely for non-violent offenders are more specific objectives within the broader context of what correctional facilities aim to achieve.