The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (New Series, No. 46, January 1907)

"The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy," released by the Pennsylvania Prison Society, serves as a record of early 20th-century efforts to transform the lives of prisoners. Published in January 1907, it details the Society's mission, driven by Christian values, to ease the hardship of those in confinement. It provides insights into the structure of the organization and highlights the efforts of its members to visit prisons, supporting inmates who the society believed had simply faced misfortune. The journal presents data on prison demographics, release numbers, and education levels, pointing towards a focus on rehabilitation and a desire to understand the factors that led to incarceration, ultimately promoting reform over retribution within the prison system.