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In the United Kingdom and its colonies, reformatories (commonly called reform schools) were set up from 1854 onward for children who were convicted of a crime, as an alternative to an adult prison. In parallel, industrial schools were set up for vagrants and children needing protection.
Jun 10, 2023 · Learn what a reform school is, how it evolved from the 19th century to today, and what effects it has on juvenile delinquents. Explore the positive and negative outcomes, the criticisms, and the alternatives to reform schools.
Jan 25, 2016 · The Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, Florida's first juvenile detention center, was a site of abuse, neglect and death for over a century. A new report by archaeologists and forensic anthropologists reveals the number and identity of the buried children and the causes of their deaths.
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Apr 29, 2024 · The school ceased to operate as a juvenile reformatory in July 1980. It was converted to a medium security prison (Southeastern Correctional Institution) for adult offenders and placed under the supervision of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
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The purpose of the school was "the reformation of exposed, helpless, evil disposed, and vicious girls." In 1878, the term "incorrigible" was added. The first six girls were admitted to the school in October, 1869.
This historical review looks at juvenile delinquency and the development of juvenile reform schools in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries.
