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A Square Deal for the Down and Out Prison Reform At Occoquan
The District of Columbia workhouse farm near Octoquan Virginia operates on reformist principles. It treats prisoners as workers, emphasizes outdoor life and self sufficiency, and uses farm products for District needs while attempting self support. About 600 inmates work across farming, brick making and crafts with ongoing improvements and costs around 25 900 dollars yearly net to the District.
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