Her Boys: An Account and an Interpretation of the Work of Florence E. Scully at the Cook County Jail School in Chicago (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025701929)

"Her Boys" offers a profound account and interpretation of the transformative educational work led by Florence E. Scully at the Cook County Jail School in Chicago. This historical study by Edward Van Harlingen examines the intersection of pedagogy and criminal justice, detailing the unique environment of a jail school and the specialized curriculum designed for incarcerated young men during the early 20th century. Through a lens of social reform, the work provides critical insight into the challenges and successes of early correctional education within an urban setting.

The narrative highlights Scully's innovative approach to teaching, emphasizing the moral and intellectual development of those she affectionately called her boys. By documenting her methods and the impact of her presence within the Cook County Jail system, the work serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of education, social work, and juvenile reform in America. This account captures a significant moment in Chicago's social history, illustrating a dedicated educator's commitment to providing hope, discipline, and structural learning within the confines of the legal system.

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 may 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.