The Pennsylvania Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (Vol. VIII, No.…
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"The Pennsylvania Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy" is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This journal focuses on issues related to prison management, discipline, and the moral instruction of convicts, showcasing various reports and articles that explore the conditions and reforms necessary for effective rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. The opening of the journal presents the mission of the Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons and
underscores the importance of moral and religious instruction within penitentiaries. It articulates the challenges of reforming convicts, emphasizing the necessity of early intervention and the cultivation of moral principles. Through commentary on the reports from prison chaplains and inspectors, the extract highlights ongoing concerns about prisoner treatment, effectiveness of current systems, and the role of societal attitudes towards convicts, setting the stage for deeper discussions throughout the journal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons |
|---|---|
| Title | The Pennsylvania Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (Vol. VIII, No. II, April 1853) |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Martin Mayer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Charities -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Prisons -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55842 |
| Release Date | Oct 28, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 266 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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