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The First Annual Report of the Visiting Inspectors and Prison Agent: As Ordered to Be Published, Including Second Annual Report to the Prison Society, ... in Select Council Chamber (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover the first annual and companion reports from Philadelphia’s prison inspectors and agent, revealing a humanitarian push to reform a crowded system.
This nonfiction work presents an era’s look at prison life, the roles of visiting inspectors, and the work of a dedicated prison agent. It combines official reports with a notable speech, offering a window into mid-19th century ideas about justice, mercy, and social reform.
- See how a prison agent and visiting committee reported savings in board and court costs.
- Read about efforts to release prisoners, protect families, and find homes for the discharged.
- Learn how issues like intemperance and mismanagement shaped policy and practice.
- Understand the balance between public accountability and compassionate relief for the accused and incarcerated.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a firsthand account of the author's experiences working with prisoners as a prison agent for the Philadelphia Society for alleviating the miseries of public prisons. The author details the complexities of the prison system and the ways in which innocent people were unjustly imprisoned for minor offenses. By providing legal aid, corresponding with friends and family, and arranging employment, the author played a crucial role in releasing over 1,000 people from prison and reintegrating them into society. The book also discusses the economic benefits of a more just and humane prison system and advocates for the establishment of a House of Correction to address the root causes of crime. Through the author's detailed accounts of real cases, this book provides valuable insights into the flaws of the criminal justice system and offers practical solutions for reform. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260589972_0
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The First Annual Report of the Visiting Inspectors and Prison Agent: As Ordered to Be Published, Including Second Annual Report to the Prison Society, Together With the Speech of A. S. Roberts in Select Council Chamber (Classic Reprint)
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