The Delinquent (Vol. IV, No. 1), January, 1914 by Various
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"The Delinquent (Vol. IV, No. 1), January, 1914" by Various is a monthly periodical published by the National Prisoners’ Aid Association, likely during the early 20th century. This publication focuses on various aspects of delinquency and prison reform, presenting discussions on the penal system, societal impacts of crime, and the treatment of offenders. It acts as a platform for contributing authors to share insights and opinions on critical issues relating to the
criminal justice system. In this particular issue, notable articles include a provocative defense of corporal punishment in Delaware by Governor Charles R. Miller, who argues for the efficacy of the whipping post as a deterrent to crime, and a critical examination of the Texas prison system's management and financial issues by Tom Finty Jr. Additionally, the periodical explores broader themes of prison reform across different states, outlining legislative changes and public attitudes towards the treatment of prisoners. The discussions reflect a broader societal concern with balancing punishment and reform, presenting a snapshot of the era's attitudes towards crime and rehabilitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Publisher | National Prisoners' Aid Association |
| Title | The Delinquent (Vol. IV, No. 1), January, 1914 |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Prisons -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54486 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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