nonpunitive

adjective non·pu·ni·tive \ ˌnän-ˈpyü-nə-tiv \

Definition of nonpunitive

: not inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment : not punitive

nonpunitive drug policies

taking nonpunitive measures

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There does appear to be some connection between the use of administrative segregation — a nonpunitive form of solitary confinement — and suicide attempts.

— keri blakinger, San Antonio Express-News, "Suicide attempts have more than doubled in Texas prisons," 7 Feb. 2018
A need in NOLA Taking a nonpunitive approach with students whose behavior might provoke suspensions and expulsions in mainstream schools, the program prioritizes behavioral skills over academic progress.

— lucy schouten, The Christian Science Monitor, "For children who have faced serious trauma, a place to learn," 14 June 2017
Airlines will continue that process, along with voluntary, nonpunitive reporting of pilot mistakes.

— andy pasztor, WSJ, "Airlines Tap Trove of Flight Data to Give a ‘Virtually Instant’ Review of Pilots’ Skills," 18 May 2017

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