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In theory this system was a great step in advance. It recognised the fundamental principle of sound discipline, for it won the criminal's co-operation in his own reformation, by putting his fate in his own hands, and enabling him, by industry and self-denial, to rise step by step from a bitter thraldom to comfort, character, and freedom. But besides minor faults of detail, there was one fatal flaw in the system. To provide the necessary stimulus, it was right to make the lowest stage of discipline irksome and penal, but at the same time it should have been calculated to soften and humanize. This part of the problem was not yet fully understood. The slavery of Norfolk Island and the lowest probation gangs so exasperated and hardened the convict, as to render him impervious to the good influences of the higher stages.
But the probation system, though sounder in theory than any yet proposed, proved in practice a terrible failure.
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In theory this system was a great step in advance. It recognised the fundamental principle of sound discipline, for it won the criminal's co-operation in his own reformation, by putting his fate in his own hands, and enabling him, by industry and self-denial, to rise step by step from a bitter thraldom to comfort, character, and freedom. But besides minor faults of detail, there was one fatal flaw in the system. To provide the necessary stimulus, it was right to make the lowest stage of discipline irksome and penal, but at the same time it should have been calculated to soften and humanize. This part of the problem was not yet fully understood. The slavery of Norfolk Island and the lowest probation gangs so exasperated and hardened the convict, as to render him impervious to the good influences of the higher stages.
But the probation system, though sounder in theory than any yet proposed, proved in practice a terrible failure.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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The English Convict System is probably - but for the obscurity in which it is purposely involved, I might say, certainly - a failure, though the convicts cost £35 a head per annum.
The Irish Convict System is proved to be a complete success, though the convicts cost only £24 6s. a head per annum.
This statement is my apology for writing the following pamphlet.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines two distinct but related systems of punishment that developed in England and Ireland in the early to mid-nineteenth century, revealing their evolution in the face of a changing penal landscape. The author highlights the challenges faced by both systems as they grappled with the task of reforming convicts, balancing rehabilitation and deterrence. By analyzing the origins, principles, and practices of these systems, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between societal attitudes towards crime and punishment, the role of government in shaping penal policy, and the ongoing search for effective and humane methods of dealing with criminal behavior. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330219072_0
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