The Criminal & the Community

"The Criminal & the Community" by James Devon is a non-fiction book from the early 1900s that examines the connection between crime and society, looking at what makes people commit crimes and pushing for kinder ways to treat criminals. The book argues that dealing with criminals is more of a social problem than a medical one, and that society's current methods of handling crime and punishment don't really help either the criminals or the community. It points out that things like poverty and lack of support can lead to crime and suggests that understanding how society works together is key to making real changes in how we deal with criminals.