Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. Organizations (hierarchy name)
4. organizations (groups)
5. institutions (organizations)
6. [institutions by activity]
7. correctional institutions (institutions)

Anotations

Scope note:

Particular types of institutions of confinement and correction, using hard labor and strict discipline with a view to reformation of the inmates; especially used for such institutions established in the 16th century and later in Europe and colonial America. For general reference to all institutions of correction, use "correctional institutions (institutions)."