The in and the out of our penal system, circa 1909

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Illustration shows criminals on the left entering a prison labeled "Penitentiary" with a statue of "Justice" and on the right leaving the prison after serving their sentences and given papers labeled "Freedom" where they are confronted by a large hand above a city with a wall labeled "Ex-Convicts Not Wanted". Includes text about the failure of the Penal System.

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Photo credit: © Niday Picture Library / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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