The One Hundred and One County Jails of Illinois and Why They Ought to be Abolished

In this groundbreaking book, Edith Abbott calls for the abolition of the county jail system in Illinois, arguing that it represents a gross violation of human rights and a serious threat to public safety. Drawing on years of research and firsthand experience, Abbott provides a powerful critique of the current system and offers a compelling vision for a more just and humane society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.