reform school

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The Ohio-born musician entered a reform school in Michigan at 9 years old and spent the following two decades in and out of correctional facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The actor stars alongside Tracey Ullman and Emily Watson in a film that follows the weary employees and difficult students of an English reform school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

It comes as the Irish actor promotes his new film, Steve, which follows his titular character's attempt to turn around a 1990s reform school for troubled boys.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Keep in mind I had worked in a reform school for girls!

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2024

Maybe Mrs. Wilson would send him to reform school.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers