What is another word for penologist?
Pronunciation: [pɛnˈɒləd͡ʒˌɪst] (IPA) 
Penologist is a term used for a person who works in the criminal justice system and specializes in the study of prisons, their management, and the treatment of prisoners. Synonyms for penologist include penitentiary specialist, prison administrator, correctional psychologist, jail expert, and prison reformer. Penitentiary specialist refers to an expert who has extensive knowledge in the area of correctional facilities, while prison administrator refers to a person who oversees the operation and management of the prison. Correctional psychologist refers to a specialist who focuses on the mental health aspects of inmates. Jail expert refers to a specialist in imprisonment, and prison reformer refers to a person who works towards the improvement of the correctional system.
