The Review, Vol. 1, No. 6, June 1911

"The Review, Vol. 1, No. 6, June 1911" by Various is a historical collection that shines a light on early 20th-century views concerning crime, punishment, and rehabilitation. Woven together are discussions surrounding the ethical treatment of young offenders, a strong push for prison and jail reform, and an argument for understanding mental health's role in criminal actions. It contains papers prepared for the National Conference of Charities and Correction, each emphasizing different pieces of the puzzle, like the need for better care for those with mental disabilities who commit crimes, the desire to get rid of ineffective local jails, and ways to make probation better for less serious offenses. The writers make a case for state-run facilities hoping to see true rehabilitation replace the current failed system. This periodical gives us a look at past efforts to approach the treatment of criminals with compassion and calls for society to take responsibility.