The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy, January, 1863

"The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy, January, 1863" is a historical account published by the Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons in the mid-19th century. This journal explores the conditions of prisons and the reform movements aimed at improving the treatment of incarcerated individuals during that era. It likely delves into the humanitarian perspectives on penal reform, addressing both the societal obligations to help those imprisoned and the ...