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This historical document details a reception held in honor of Israel C. Jones, Superintendent of the House of Refuge on Randall's Island, by the Board of Managers of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in the City of New York. The book offers insights into the operation and philosophy behind 19th-century efforts to reform juvenile delinquents. It provides a snapshot of social attitudes toward youth crime and the development of rehabilitative institutions in New York City. The text sheds light on the challenges and approaches of early juvenile justice systems and the individuals dedicated to their cause. A valuable resource for researchers and historians interested in the history of criminology, social reform, and urban development. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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