It's given for good behaviour, perhaps (6)

I believe the answer is:

reward

(Other definitions for reward that I've seen before include "Recompense, remunerate" , "Earned prize" , "Deserts" , "Money offered for info" , "Wage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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