Excerpt from Do Reformatories Reform?
Among the most significant signs of human progress is the present treatment of prisoners, and especially of youthful offenders, as contrasted with the barbarous and inhuman methods of dealing with them throughout the centuries.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the emergence of the reformatory system for juvenile crime in the United States and its development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author presents a detailed account of the key figures who initiated the movement and their efforts to establish a more humane approach to juvenile delinquency. The book goes on to explore the various methods and principles that underpinned the reformatory system, including indeterminate sentencing, conditional liberation, and the importance of education and training. Furthermore, the book delves into the effectiveness of the reformatory system, examining data and case studies to evaluate its impact on recidivism rates. Through its exploration of the history, principles, and outcomes of the reformatory system, this book provides valuable insights into the evolution of juvenile justice in America and the ongoing debate about the best methods for rehabilitating young offenders. 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 # 9781528544993_0
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