The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 7, July, 1914 by Various

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Author Various
Publisher National Prisoners' Aid Association
Title The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 7, July, 1914
Original Publication New York: National Prisoners' Aid Association, Various.
Note Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 7, July, 1914" by Various is a periodical publication focusing on prison reform and the treatment of delinquents, written during the early 20th century. This issue features a variety of articles that discuss the conditions of incarceration, efforts towards rehabilitation, and human interest stories about prisoners' lives. The central theme revolves around highlighting the humane treatment of inmates and exploring how arts and activities can positively influence reform. In this particular volume, one featured article details a remarkable theatrical performance of "The Pirates of Penzance" by inmates at Sherborn Reformatory in Massachusetts, illustrating their capacity for joy and teamwork despite their circumstances. Other articles cover the establishment of farm-based prison reforms in Pennsylvania and highlight discussions surrounding the treatment of misdemeanants, emphasizing the need for more compassionate systems within correctional institutions. Collectively, these narratives challenge the traditional views of criminality and rehabilitation, advocating for a more humane and effective approach to dealing with offenders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Prisons -- Periodicals
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EBook-No. 73487
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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