Abstract:

Since its establishment in 1955, China’s work-ready schools have played an important role in correcting juvenile bad behavior and preventing juvenile delinquency. However, there are serious mismatches between the relevant laws and the development status of reformatory schools. The legal orientation of reformatory schools has not been completely clarified and the corresponding standard is not clear. These imperfect legal systems have hindered the sound development of reformatory schools. We should improve the corresponding laws and regulations for work-study schools as soon as possible, clarify the concept, nature, and tasks of “ work-reading schools” from the legislative perspective, and promote continuous and benign development under the rule of law.

Key words: reformatory schools, educational laws, adolescent