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The Dangerous Classes of New York, and Twenty Years' Work Among Them

By Charles Loring Brace
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This work examines the social origins and remedies for an urban dangerous class composed chiefly of neglected, illiterate, and homeless children and youth in New York. After a historical sketch of early Christian charity and past practices toward abandoned children, the author analyzes causes of juvenile crime—overcrowding, intemperance, weakened family ties, immigration, and ignorance—and the environmental role of lodging-houses and dens of vice. He recounts two decades of preventive experiments and institutions: education and industrial training, improved lodging and recreation, temperance efforts, and organized placement of destitute children in rural homes, arguing prevention is preferable to punishment and presenting practical principles and results.

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Charles Loring Brace

Charles Loring Brace was an American philanthropist and social reformer known for his work with impoverished children in New York City during the 19th century. He founded the Children's Aid Society in 1853, which aimed to provide support and education to at-risk youth. His notable work, "The Dangerous Classes of New York, and Twenty Years' Work Among Them," reflects his deep commitment to social justice and highlights the struggles faced by the urban poor. Brace's efforts contributed significantly to the development of child welfare policies and the promotion of social reform in America.

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