02303cam a22003133u 4500 73487 UtSlPG 20260610134711.0 m cr n 260607r2024Variousutu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Various The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 7, July, 1914 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-04-28 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 7, July, 1914" by Various is a periodical publication focusing on prison reform and the treatment of delinquents, written during the early 20th century. This issue features a variety of articles that discuss the conditions of incarceration, efforts towards rehabilitation, and human interest stories about prisoners' lives. The central theme revolves around highlighting the humane treatment of inmates and exploring how arts and activities can positively influence reform. In this particular volume, one featured article details a remarkable theatrical performance of "The Pirates of Penzance" by inmates at Sherborn Reformatory in Massachusetts, illustrating their capacity for joy and teamwork despite their circumstances. Other articles cover the establishment of farm-based prison reforms in Pennsylvania and highlight discussions surrounding the treatment of misdemeanants, emphasizing the need for more compassionate systems within correctional institutions. Collectively, these narratives challenge the traditional views of criminality and rehabilitation, advocating for a more humane and effective approach to dealing with offenders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: National Prisoners' Aid Association Prisons -- Periodicals National Prisoners' Aid Association https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73487 114212 114212