Behind closed doors: hidden histories of children committed to care in the late nineteenth century (1882-1899)
Auteur :
Skinner, Annie
Éditeur :
Peter Lang International Academic Publishers
ISBN :
9781789973730
Date de publication :
14 sept. 2021
Poids :
400 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The author explores the challenges and obstacles faced by children who were removed from their families by the state in the nineteenth century. The children in this study were rescued from neglected, abusive or dangerous situations and committed to care. They were criminalized and incarcerated in industrial schools until they turned sixteen.