Massachusetts Board of Charities Probation (jan 1, 1869 – jan 1, 1869)
Description:
This was established to aid in the overcrowding of prisons and houses of refuge. It was the first system to implement probation for juveniles. Originally, probation officers were aids to the court and would help determine the placement of juvenilesAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1869
jan 1, 1869
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