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The Helping Hand: Comprising an Account of the Home, for Discharged Female Convicts, and an Appeal in Behalf of That Institution (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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It may be they will present their supplications to the Lord, and turn every one from his evil way. - jee. Xxxvi. 7.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the creation and significance of the first female convict home in New York City in 1845. Long before the opening of such Homes was commonplace, the Home provided safety, order, and opportunities for training and employment to discharged female convicts. The author chronicles the history, successes, and challenges of the Home. Through its stories of women impacted by the Home, the book examines how female convicts were treated in 19th-century America, how they were perceived and judged by society, and the challenges they faced upon their release. The book goes on to discuss how the Home's approach to reformation, which focused on kindness, understanding, and practical aid, was groundbreaking for its time and served as a model for similar institutions. Ultimately, the book highlights the importance of giving people a second chance, and the power of compassion and opportunity to help individuals overcome adversity and live more fulfilling lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527634343_0
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