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Title: The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (New Series, No. 40, January 1901)

Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy" is a historical account published annually under the direction of the Pennsylvania Prison Society, written in the early 20th century. The journal reflects the efforts and philosophies surrounding prison reform and the humane treatment of prisoners, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation over mere punishment. It documents the evolving societal attitudes toward incarceration and the associated need for reformative measures within the penal system. At the start of the journal, readers are introduced to the founding principles of the Pennsylvania Prison Society, which advocates for compassion and humane treatment of prisoners based on Christian ideals. The text outlines the societal obligations to address the suffering of incarcerated individuals, as well as reports on the various committees and their roles in prison oversight. It also highlights initiatives aimed at the reformation of prisoners, the emphasis on labor as a means to aid rehabilitation, and the statistical documentation of prison visits and services provided, underscoring a commitment to both moral support and practical assistance for those within the penal system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pennsylvania Prison Society

EBook No.: 56904

Published: Apr 2, 2018

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Charities -- Periodicals

Subject: Prisons -- Periodicals

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (New Series, No. 40, January 1901)

Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy" is a historical account published annually under the direction of the Pennsylvania Prison Society, written in the early 20th century. The journal reflects the efforts and philosophies surrounding prison reform and the humane treatment of prisoners, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation over mere punishment. It documents the evolving societal attitudes toward incarceration and the associated need for reformative measures within the penal system. At the start of the journal, readers are introduced to the founding principles of the Pennsylvania Prison Society, which advocates for compassion and humane treatment of prisoners based on Christian ideals. The text outlines the societal obligations to address the suffering of incarcerated individuals, as well as reports on the various committees and their roles in prison oversight. It also highlights initiatives aimed at the reformation of prisoners, the emphasis on labor as a means to aid rehabilitation, and the statistical documentation of prison visits and services provided, underscoring a commitment to both moral support and practical assistance for those within the penal system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pennsylvania Prison Society

EBook No.: 56904

Published: Apr 2, 2018

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Charities -- Periodicals

Subject: Prisons -- Periodicals

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.