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An intense three- to four-month regimented program designed primarily for certain first-time, nonviolent youthful offenders to provide an alternative to a traditional correctional setting. These programs generally emphasize discipline, physical training, hard labor, structured activities such as marching drills, limited free time, and educational sessions or classes.
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