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John Howard and Reform
John Howard was a Christian activist that wanted to give prisoners good treatment. He would inspect prisons to make sure the inmates were treated fairly and humanely. -
Eastern State Penitentiary
Built on the outskirts of Philadelphia, was solitary confinement and would eventually lead into a rehabilitating system also. -
First Prison Founded in America
The first prison in America was built in 1790 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
The Indiana State Reformatory
This was the first state prison that was separate for women only. This was established because women were preyed on by disgusting male inmates and needed to be separated. -
Probation
John Augustus was the person that advocated humane treatment of prisoners and he started the probation by housing prisoners. When they would come back to court and express that they changed the court finally made probation a legal practice in 1878. -
Industrial Prisons
These prisons had more security and would make prisoners work and produce manufactured products to put the prisoners to good use. -
Juvenile Court
This was a court for people under the age of 18. This was vital because even though they are young, kids still have to be held accountable for their actions just not as tough as an adult. -
First Female Prison Warden Hired
Mary Weed was the first female warden in 1793. This was a major milestone in the Corrections Profession because it helped establish females as qualified leaders. -
Ashburn Summers Act
This act put limits on industrial prisons and ensured that these types of prisons were not slave laboring. It made industrial prisons less common. -
Treatment Era
This was a time when prisoners were considered mentally unstable and in need of help. Rehab became more commonly needed.