The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 6, June, 1914 by Various
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"The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 6, June, 1914" by Various is a monthly periodical published by the National Prisoners’ Aid Association during the early 20th century. This edition covers topics related to the study of delinquency, particularly focusing on mental and physical factors influencing prostitution and the frameworks being discussed for reformative justice systems. The articles offer insights into societal issues related to crime, rehabilitation, and reform, reflecting the progressive ideas of
the time regarding the treatment of offenders. This volume features multiple contributions, with an emphasis on understanding and treating individuals who have fallen into lives of crime, predominantly women involved in prostitution, based on a study conducted in Massachusetts. The analysis highlights the mental health challenges, underlying societal conditions, and the physical ailments affecting offenders. Among the key case studies, the author discusses the prevalence of venereal diseases and mental deficiencies among female inmates, arguing for better societal support and reformative measures. Other articles explore innovative approaches with inmates in reformatory settings, emphasizing humane treatment and rehabilitation methods in contrast to punitive systems. The publication seeks to challenge conventional views on criminal behavior and promote a more compassionate understanding of delinquency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Publisher | National Prisoners' Aid Association |
| Title | The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 6, June, 1914 |
| Original Publication | New York: National Prisoners' Aid Association, Various. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Prisons -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72387 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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