The Review, Vol. 1, No. 10, October, 1911

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

National Prisoners' Aid Association

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Review, Vol. 1, No. 10, October, 1911" by Various is a monthly periodical published by the National Prisoners' Aid Association during the early 20th century. This publication offers insights and discussions focused on prison reform, the treatment of prisoners, and various social issues related to criminal justice. Its likely topics include the psychological profiles of inmates, reformatory work, parole systems, and recommendations for improving prison management. The issue features various articles and reports highlighting pressing prison problems, including the acknowledgment of mental inadequacies among inmates and the need for better care and classification of delinquents. Notably, it discusses the challenges related to mental and moral deficiencies observed in reformatory institutions, advising on the segregation and proper management of these individuals. The publication also draws on testimonies and statistics from prison superintendents and officials to argue for necessary reforms in handling prisoners, emphasizing the importance of specialized staff training, improved facilities, and the psychological needs of inmates. The overall message advocates for a more humane and effective approach to the penal system, aiming to rehabilitate rather than merely punish. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-10-15