This volume explores the work of the International Penal Congresses, which were held to address various issues related to the treatment of prisoners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Edited by Francesco Federico Falco, the book provides a comprehensive overview of these congresses, including their goals, achievements, and criticisms. It also includes essays by various contributors from around the world, offering insights into the different approaches to prison reform in different countries.

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