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Reforming the Tramp: Belgium and American Jails Examined
A detailed critique of vagrancy control contrasts Belgium and Swiss models with American practices. It cites overcrowded jails, inadequate reform efforts, and calls for compulsory labor colonies, longer sentences, and centralized vagrancy identification to curb descent into crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Park Bench
O. F. Lewis
Charity Organization Society
New York Times
Birmingham
Ala
Ed Gigrant
Maison de Refuge
Belgiumt
Merxples
Belgum
Germany
Switzerland
Belgium
Beya
Witzwyl
United States
New York State
New York City
New York