punishment program
[/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: punishment programs
programa de punição
1. A structured system of penalties or disciplinary measures imposed on an individual or group as consequences for rule violations or misconduct
The school implemented a strict punishment program to deter bullying behavior.
A escola implementou um programa de punição rigoroso para desencorajar comportamento de assédio.
2. In computing or software development, a training method where an algorithm receives negative feedback or penalties for incorrect outputs
The AI model improved through a punishment program that penalized erroneous predictions.
O modelo de IA melhorou através de um programa de punição que penalizava previsões errôneas.
3. A set of legal or administrative penalties outlined in policy or legislation
The criminal justice reform included a new punishment program for minor offenses.
A reforma da justiça criminal incluiu um novo programa de punição para pequenas infrações.
In Brazil, punishment programs in schools are increasingly scrutinized by child welfare advocates and education reformers who favor restorative justice approaches. In the USA, such programs remain common in educational and criminal justice systems, though debate continues about their effectiveness versus rehabilitative alternatives. The term reflects different philosophical approaches to discipline across cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
face the music (enfrentar as consequências)
pay the price (pagar o preço)
answer for one's actions (responder por suas ações)
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