The Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy, January 1862" is a historical account published under the direction of the Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons, which was established in the late 18th century. This annual journal documents the society’s ongoing efforts to reform the penal system, providing insights into the conditions of prisons and the societal attitudes towards inmates during the mid-19th century. The work highlights the development and implications of prison policies aimed at promoting humane treatment and rehabilitation. At the start, the journal outlines the transition of the publication from a quarterly to an annual format, emphasizing the significance of this change. It opens with a detailed report on the society's history, including its origins, foundational principles of benevolence, and significant early reforms initiated by influential members of the community. The opening portions further discuss the historical abuses rampant in prisons, the need for separation of convicts, and a move towards more humane treatment, illustrating the society’s commitment to advocating for prisoner rights and the reform of penal practices in Philadelphia and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-08-03 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Original publication data not identified Charities -- Periodicals Prisons -- Periodicals HV Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55253 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55253 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134255.0 55253