The Kansas University Quarterly : $b Vol. I, No. 4, April 1893

"The Kansas University Quarterly: Vol. I, No. 4, April 1893" by Various is a late 19th-century paper that examines Kansas's legal and societal frameworks through penology and municipal governance, discussing the Kansas State Penitentiary's economic self-reliance and operational structure, particularly the revenue from its coal mine and the disciplined management of inmates. It suggests a transition in penological thought from simple punishment to rehabilitation, exploring the need for reform in juvenile and adult correctional facilities to align with advancements in society and discussing different inmate classification systems to improve societal protection, foster reformation, and ensure fair punishment. The papers highlight a shift towards rehabilitative ideologies, focusing on creating environments conducive to reform rather than those that are purely retributive.