young offender
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The NTRG, which is also sent into young offender institutions and immigration removal centres, is a highly trained unit used to dealing with serious incidents such as prisoner barricades, hostage taking and violent disturbances.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025
The youth focus is key because the 18- to 25-year-old population historically has the highest levels of recidivism, said Nikeya M. Chavous, who oversees young offender parole and reentry services in South Carolina.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023
He said the sentencing process for a young offender had to take into account rehabilitation and an assessment of his maturity.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2023
Only five states and three territories cap the restitution a young offender can be ordered to pay, the report found.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2022
Someone willing to give the young offender work and be responsible for him.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
