John Augustus

John Augustus (c. 1785 – June 21, 1859) was an American boot maker and penal reformer. He is credited with coining the English term "probation" and is called the "Father of Probation" in the United States because of his pioneering efforts to campaign for more lenient sentences for convicted criminals based on their backgrounds. Provided by Wikipedia
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    A report of the labors of John Augustus, for the last ten years, in aid of the unfortunate : containing a description of his method of operations; striking incidents, and observations upon the improvement of some of our city institutions, with a view to the benefit of the prisoner and of society. Published by request.
    by Augustus, John, 1785-1859
    Published 1852
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