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Focusing on the transformative journey of Joseph Akeroyd, the longest-serving Inspector General of Victoria's prison system, the book explores his tenure from 1924 to 1947. It delves into his experiences, achievements, and challenges in reforming the penal system, offering a unique perspective that blends Akeroyd's historical context with the author's insights as a modern prison educator. Rather than a conventional biography, it reflects on the evolution of prison reform through Akeroyd's impactful legacy.
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Joseph Akeroyd, Ron Wilson
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Joseph Akeroyd
- Subtitle
- Rediscovering a Prison Reformer
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ron Wilson
- Publisher
- Xlibris AU
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 278
- ISBN13
- 9781664106499
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the transformative journey of Joseph Akeroyd, the longest-serving Inspector General of Victoria's prison system, the book explores his tenure from 1924 to 1947. It delves into his experiences, achievements, and challenges in reforming the penal system, offering a unique perspective that blends Akeroyd's historical context with the author's insights as a modern prison educator. Rather than a conventional biography, it reflects on the evolution of prison reform through Akeroyd's impactful legacy.