The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy, January 1862
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| Author | Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons |
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| Title | The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy, January 1862 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy, January 1862" is a historical account published under the direction of the Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons, which was established in the late 18th century. This annual journal documents the society’s ongoing efforts to reform the penal system, providing insights into the conditions of prisons and the societal attitudes towards inmates during the mid-19th century. The work highlights the development and implications of prison policies aimed at promoting humane treatment and rehabilitation. At the start, the journal outlines the transition of the publication from a quarterly to an annual format, emphasizing the significance of this change. It opens with a detailed report on the society's history, including its origins, foundational principles of benevolence, and significant early reforms initiated by influential members of the community. The opening portions further discuss the historical abuses rampant in prisons, the need for separation of convicts, and a move towards more humane treatment, illustrating the society’s commitment to advocating for prisoner rights and the reform of penal practices in Philadelphia and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Charities -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Prisons -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55253 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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