The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 6, June, 1914

"The Delinquent, Vol. IV, No. 6, June, 1914" by Various is a collection of articles from a monthly magazine released by the National Prisoners' Aid Association that examines delinquency and promotes changing the justice system. The writings dive into the reasons for criminal behavior, especially regarding matters pertaining to women involved with prostitution based on research from Massachusetts. The publication shines a light on problems such as mental health, social issues, and physical illnesses that impact wrongdoers. It proposes better social backing and improved means of reform. Moreover, it includes stories of new and creative ideas being put into place with inmates such as kind treatment and rehabilitation practices as opposed to unforgiving punishments. The overall purpose of the publication is to put conventional criminal behavior into question and to build sympathy for delinquency.