History

Crime and Punishment in America

The consequential story of criminal justice in America, including arguments Americans have had over the problem of crime, the purpose of punishment and the meaning of justice.

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    Crime and Punishment in America

    A House of Repentance (Beginnings to 1880)

    Monday
    Nov 16

    2 Hours

    Some colonists argue that public punishments make "bad men worse" and look for an alternative.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    A House of Repentance (Beginnings to 1880)

    Monday
    Nov 16

    2 Hours

    Some colonists argue that public punishments make "bad men worse" and look for an alternative.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    A House of Repentance (Beginnings to 1880)

    Monday
    Nov 16

    2 Hours

    Some colonists argue that public punishments make "bad men worse" and look for an alternative.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    A House of Repentance (Beginnings to 1880)

    Monday
    Nov 16

    2 Hours

    Some colonists argue that public punishments make "bad men worse" and look for an alternative.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    A House of Repentance (Beginnings to 1880)

    Tuesday
    Nov 17

    2 Hours

    Some colonists argue that public punishments make "bad men worse" and look for an alternative.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    A House of Repentance (Beginnings to 1880)

    Tuesday
    Nov 17

    2 Hours

    Some colonists argue that public punishments make "bad men worse" and look for an alternative.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    A House of Repentance (Beginnings to 1880)

    Tuesday
    Nov 17

    2 Hours

    Some colonists argue that public punishments make "bad men worse" and look for an alternative.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    A House of Repentance (Beginnings to 1880)

    Tuesday
    Nov 17

    2 Hours

    Some colonists argue that public punishments make "bad men worse" and look for an alternative.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    The Criminal Type (1880-1929)

    Tuesday
    Nov 17

    2 Hours

    Progressive reformers try to make the justice system more fair.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    The Criminal Type (1880-1929)

    Tuesday
    Nov 17

    2 Hours

    Progressive reformers try to make the justice system more fair.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    The Criminal Type (1880-1929)

    Tuesday
    Nov 17

    2 Hours

    Progressive reformers try to make the justice system more fair.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    The Criminal Type (1880-1929)

    Tuesday
    Nov 17

    2 Hours

    Progressive reformers try to make the justice system more fair.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    The Criminal Type (1880-1929)

    Wednesday
    Nov 18

    2 Hours

    Progressive reformers try to make the justice system more fair.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    The Criminal Type (1880-1929)

    Wednesday
    Nov 18

    2 Hours

    Progressive reformers try to make the justice system more fair.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    The Criminal Type (1880-1929)

    Wednesday
    Nov 18

    2 Hours

    Progressive reformers try to make the justice system more fair.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    The Criminal Type (1880-1929)

    Wednesday
    Nov 18

    2 Hours

    Progressive reformers try to make the justice system more fair.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    Public Enemies (1929-1969)

    Wednesday
    Nov 18

    2 Hours

    The exploits of outlaws fill the headlines and the FBI promises to wage a war on crime.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    Public Enemies (1929-1969)

    Wednesday
    Nov 18

    2 Hours

    The exploits of outlaws fill the headlines and the FBI promises to wage a war on crime.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    Public Enemies (1929-1969)

    Wednesday
    Nov 18

    2 Hours

    The exploits of outlaws fill the headlines and the FBI promises to wage a war on crime.
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    Crime and Punishment in America

    Public Enemies (1929-1969)

    Wednesday
    Nov 18

    2 Hours

    The exploits of outlaws fill the headlines and the FBI promises to wage a war on crime.

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