The Punitive Era (jan 1, 1935 – jan 1, 1945)
Description:
The punitive era focused on retribution philosophies. It was based around the belief that prsioners owed a debt to society that only a rigorous period of confinement could repay. Inmates were shunned and locked away from society.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1935
jan 1, 1945
~ 10 years