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penology 

Penology[ is a section of criminology that deals with the [philosophy and practice of various societies in their attempts to repress criminal activities, and satisfy public opinion via an appropriate treatment regime for persons convicted of criminal offenses.

Penology is concerned with the effectiveness of those social processes devised and adopted for the prevention of crime, via the repression or inhibition of criminal intent via the fear of punishment. The study of penology therefore deals with the treatment of prisoners and the subsequent rehabilitation of convicted criminals. It also encompasses aspects of probation (rehabilitation of offenders in the community) as well as penitentiary science relating to the secure detention and retraining of offenders committed to secure institutions.
Penology concerns many topics and theories, including those concerning prisons (prison reform, prisoner abuse, prisoners' rights, and recidivism), as well as theories of the purposes of punishment (deterrence, retribution, incapacitation and rehabilitation). Contemporary penology concerns itself mainly with criminal rehabilitation and prison management. The word seldom applies to theories and practices of punishment in less formal environments such as parenting, school and workplace correctional measures.
penology by yyuryyubicuryy4me August 12, 2018
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Prickology 

The science behind the study of men who are pricks
It takes a prickology expert to describe my ex-boyfriend
Prickology by onlyreword January 27, 2008

Pestology 

There are three rules to Pestology.
1. Fuck Sluts
2. Eat Chicken
3. Spend Money You Don't Have
Pestology- A philosophy that can only be perfected by Da Pest
Pestology by donkeypunchking June 16, 2010

peachology 

The religion of worshipping the peach and all of its fuzzy goodness. Anyone can worship the peach at any time, but it is so holy it must be in the utmost reverence.
When i was in prison, i became an avid follower of the religion peachology.
peachology by MillionsOfPeaches August 20, 2022

Peniology 

Peniology is the study of the male sex organ.
The peniologist studies peniology.
Peniology by cavecrickets March 5, 2009

Peniology 

Study Course in which men line up outside a clinic in order to have their penis examined using a metre stick. The purpose of this is to determine whether or not they suffer from micropenis. The course spans over a total of 25 years.

Shoutout to Kiera.
Kiera-"Mum, Dad, I got into University.

Mum- " I'm so proud of you, Kiera, what are you studying?
Kiera-"Peniology.
Dad-"Never heard of it, What is it?
Kiera-"Look it up.
(They look it up)
Both Parents-"I think it's time you leave"
Kiera-"Why?
Dad-"Listen, I'm gonna be honest- you're a dissapointment that's why.
Peniology by MASTEROFPENIOLOGY October 6, 2017