What is another word for detention house?
Pronunciation: [dɪtˈɛnʃən hˈa͡ʊs] (IPA) 
A detention house, also known as a juvenile detention center or young offender institution, is a facility where individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or sentencing are held. Synonyms for detention house include detention center, correctional facility, youth detention center, remand center, and lockup. These facilities are designed to hold individuals temporarily until they can be brought before a judge. In some cases, individuals may be held in detention centers for longer periods of time if they have been sentenced to a specific term of imprisonment. Regardless of the name given to these facilities, they are intended to provide a secure and safe environment for individuals who are awaiting trial or sentencing.
