noun
- experts who study the punishment of crime and prison management
Usage: academic/professional field
Examples
- The penologists recommended reforms to reduce recidivism rates.
- Several penologists testified before the legislative committee on prison reform.
- Modern penologists emphasize rehabilitation over punishment.
- The conference brought together penologists from around the world.
- These penologists have studied the effectiveness of different sentencing policies.
- University penologists published research on alternative corrections programs.