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From a Prisoner to Prison Reformer Story
Edward J. Merrell once convector of the Kurgan department of prisons faced a notorious early life as a young member of criminal circles. After his release he became a reform advocate, pushing prison reforms and education, with noted success in changing approaches.
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Ireland
Irish Free State
Tratand
Sonshimling
House of Commons
Loyd Georgre
Edward J. Merrell
Department of Prisons
Kurgan
Cammercus Economites
Simpie
Stomnia
San Quentin Pis
Flinsel