The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 7, July, 1914 by Various
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"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.)
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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. |
| 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: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Prisons -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73487 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 287 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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