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House of Refuge

- Origins of Juvenile Reform in New York State, 1815-1857

About House of Refuge

The New York House of Refuge, the first institution in America to deal with the juvenile delinquent as a special problem, opened its doors in 1825. Concerned with the plight of the children who roamed the streets, the institution was founded to rehabilitate "deviant" adolescents. This is the story of the critical early years of juvenile reform.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780815627364
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 240
  • Published:
  • September 30, 2018
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 375 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: June 13, 2024

Description of House of Refuge

The New York House of Refuge, the first institution in America to deal with the juvenile delinquent as a special problem, opened its doors in 1825. Concerned with the plight of the children who roamed the streets, the institution was founded to rehabilitate "deviant" adolescents. This is the story of the critical early years of juvenile reform.

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