Suggestions for the Prevention of Juvenile Depravity by Benjamin Rotch
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"Suggestions for the Prevention of Juvenile Depravity" by Benjamin Rotch is a sociopolitical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The book addresses issues surrounding juvenile crime, particularly among the lower classes in urban settings, advocating for preventive measures rather than punitive ones. Rotch, serving as a Justice of the Peace, presents a case for legislative action to address the root causes of juvenile delinquency, emphasizing the need for parental care and domestic
stability. In this work, Rotch posits that the primary drivers of juvenile depravity are the lack of proper parental care and the absence of a nurturing home environment. He suggests the establishment of government-funded asylums for destitute and unprotected children, where they could receive education and vocational training to prevent them from falling into crime. Rotch critiques existing methods and proposes a comprehensive solution aimed at early intervention, stressing that by addressing the needs of these children before they turn to crime, society can save itself from the burdens of criminality and create a more stable future. Through his examination of social issues and possible legislative remedies, he highlights the importance of societal responsibility in curbing juvenile delinquency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rotch, Benjamin, 1793-1854 |
|---|---|
| Title | Suggestions for the Prevention of Juvenile Depravity |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: H. Court,1846. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 31.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Juvenile delinquency -- England -- History -- 19th century -- Sources |
| Subject | Crime prevention -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67892 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67892-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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