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Title: The journal of prison discipline and philanthropy (Vol. XV, No. I, January 1860)
Original Publication: Philadelphia: E. C. and J. Biddle, Various.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //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 quarterly publication written in the early 19th century. This journal focuses on prison reform, discussing various aspects of prison conditions, discipline, and the treatment of prisoners. The content reflects a growing concern for humane treatment and the potential for reform among incarcerated individuals. At the start of this volume, the journal addresses several significant topics related to prison conditions and statistics on crime. The opening article praises the construction of a new jail in Baltimore, highlighting the importance of humane conditions to aid in the rehabilitation of prisoners. This portion outlines the architectural details of the jail and the philosophy behind its design, advocating for separate confinement and sufficient provision for cleanliness and health, which could positively impact the criminal behavior of inmates. Other articles briefly mentioned in the contents indicate a broader discussion encompassing prison systems in Texas, statistical reports from England and Wales, and the need for reform initiatives focused on female convicts, showcasing a comprehensive examination of contemporary issues surrounding incarceration and reformative practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons
EBook No.: 72469
Published: Dec 21, 2023
Downloads: 72
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 (Vol. XV, No. I, January 1860)
Original Publication: Philadelphia: E. C. and J. Biddle, Various.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //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 quarterly publication written in the early 19th century. This journal focuses on prison reform, discussing various aspects of prison conditions, discipline, and the treatment of prisoners. The content reflects a growing concern for humane treatment and the potential for reform among incarcerated individuals. At the start of this volume, the journal addresses several significant topics related to prison conditions and statistics on crime. The opening article praises the construction of a new jail in Baltimore, highlighting the importance of humane conditions to aid in the rehabilitation of prisoners. This portion outlines the architectural details of the jail and the philosophy behind its design, advocating for separate confinement and sufficient provision for cleanliness and health, which could positively impact the criminal behavior of inmates. Other articles briefly mentioned in the contents indicate a broader discussion encompassing prison systems in Texas, statistical reports from England and Wales, and the need for reform initiatives focused on female convicts, showcasing a comprehensive examination of contemporary issues surrounding incarceration and reformative practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons
EBook No.: 72469
Published: Dec 21, 2023
Downloads: 72
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.