John Cockburn Thomson offers a compelling analysis of the reformatory movement in the 19th century. The book focuses on two key institutions, Mettray and Red-Hill, and examines their impact on juvenile offenders in particular. Drawing on a range of historical sources, the author sheds light on the social and political context in which these institutions operated and the impact they had on individuals and society as a whole.

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