The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 7, July, 1914

"The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 7, July, 1914" by Various is a collection of articles advocating for reform in prisons, particularly focusing on the lives and rehabilitation of delinquents in the early 1900s. This edition shines a light on the conditions inside correctional facilities and the movements to improve them, championing the idea that compassion and humane treatment can lead to positive change. The stories within include an account of prisoners putting on a theatrical performance to show a capacity for teamwork and happiness, discussions of farm-based prison reforms in Pennsylvania, and dialogues concerning more compassionate systems for dealing with minor offenders. The collected work emphasizes the need for innovative and kinder ways of handling lawbreakers.