Historical Events tagged with "rehabilitative needs"
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First Women's Federal Prison Opens in Alderson
The Federal Industrial Institute for Women was inaugurated in Alderson, West Virginia, as the first federal prison designated exclusively for women in the United States. This landmark facility aimed to address the rehabilitative needs of female offenders while providing them with vocational training and work opportunities. Located in the serene mountains, the institute was built to create a safer environment for women in the criminal justice system, highlighting a shift in how society viewed female incarceration. Its opening marked a significant moment in the evolution of women's rights and the American penal system.
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