Elmira Reformatory, established in 1876 in Elmira, New York, was a prison designed to rehabilitate young male offenders rather than simply punish them. It was notable for its innovative approaches to reform, including education and vocational training. The facility was one of the first to implement the "reformatory" model in the United States, emphasizing rehabilitation over incarceration. Elmira Reformatory closed in 1972, and its legacy continues to influence discussions about prison reform.
Alexander Winter has written: 'The New York State Reformatory in Elmira' -- subject(s): New York State Reformatory (Elmira, N.Y.), Prison discipline, Prisons and reformatories
Elmira Reformatory
The Elmira reformatory was the first facility in the United States to offer parole. Brockway was in charge of the facility. He took the action to assist with the prison population at that time.
William G. Hinkle has written: 'The decisive decade in the history of the Elmira Reformatory (1867-1877)' -- subject(s): Criminals, Prisons, New York State Reformatory (Elmira, N.Y.), Reformatories, Rehabilitation, History
The word reformatory is a noun. A reformatory is a noun.
Reformatory means helping to cause reform. The queen passed a reformatory act.
The early reformer you are referring to is Zebulon Brockway, who served as the superintendent of the Elmira Reformatory in New York. He implemented progressive rehabilitation practices, including the use of volunteers to monitor released inmates, promoting the idea that support and guidance could aid in their reintegration into society. Brockway's approach emphasized education and vocational training as tools for reforming offenders. His innovative methods influenced the development of the modern correctional system.
The first U.S. reformatory opened in?
The duration of Boys' Reformatory is 1.03 hours.
Reformatory Political Federation was created in 1975.
Reformatory Political Federation ended in 2003.
Boys' Reformatory was created on 1939-05-01.