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   Elmira. When New York's Elmira Reformatory opened in 1876, it rejected 19th century penology's holy trinity of silence, obedience and labor. Elmira's goal would be reform of the convict, and its methods would be psychological rather than physical. Instead of coercing with the lash, Elmira would encourage with rewards.

2. cyc-net.org › cyc-online › cycol-0305-reformatoryA nation's first reformatory - CYC-Net

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   When New York's Elmira Reformatory opened in 1876, it rejected 19th century penology's holy trinity of silence, obedience and labor. Elmira's goal would be reform of the convict, and its methods would be psychological rather than physical.

3. www.archives.nysed.gov › creator-authority › elmiraElmira Correctional Facility | New York State Archives

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   While conditions at Elmira may not have been unusual for similar institutions at the time, the investigations pointed up severe deficiencies in the application of the adult reformatory concept.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Elmira_Correctional_FacilityElmira Correctional Facility - Wikipedia

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   Elmira Correctional Facility, also known as " The Hill ", is a maximum security state prison located in Chemung County, in the City of Elmira in the US state of New York. It is operated by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › Elmira-systemElmira system | Rehabilitation, Reform & Prisoners | Britannica

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   Elmira system, American penal system named after Elmira Reformatory, in New York. In 1876 Zebulon R. Brockway became an innovator in the reformatory movement by establishing Elmira Reformatory for young felons. Brockway was much influenced by the mark system, developed in Australia by Alexander.

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6. thereconstructionera.com › the-business-ofThe Business of Captivity: Elmira and Its Civil War Prison by ...

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   Jul 18, 2021 · Elmira was known principally as the site of a Revolutionary War battle until the 1830s when a canal was run through it. Set on the banks of the Chemung River, a tributary of the Susquehanna, the village marched slowly forward as a transportation hub for farmers seeking to move their goods out of the remote Chemung Valley.

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   How did Elmira Reformatory differ from other prisons?

   • In 1876, the facility was founded as the "Elmira Reformatory". Its first superintendent was Zebulon Brockway. It differed from many prisons of the day as it focused on reforming the convict using psychological methods rather than physical. Previously, prisoners were required to abide by the "holy trinity" of silence, obedience, and labor.

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   Who invented the Elmira system?

   • Elmira system, American penal system named after Elmira Reformatory, in New York. In 1876 Zebulon R. Brockway became an innovator in the reformatory movement by establishing Elmira Reformatory for young felons. Brockway was much influenced by the mark system, developed in Australia by Alexander

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   What was Elmira Reformatory?

   • Elmira Reformatory gave the reformatory movement two important philosophical tenets: first, the importance of specialized care for youthful offenders, recognizing both the individuality of prisoners and their similarity; second, the recognition that up to a certain age every criminal ought to be regarded as potentially a good citizen.

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   What is Elmira New York known for?

   • Elmira is a major stop in the New York State Department of Corrections bus network, with a large enclosed yard that holds many, and inmate transfers. [citation needed] In 1876, the facility was founded as the "Elmira Reformatory". Its first superintendent was Zebulon Brockway.

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   When did Elmira Correctional Center open?

   • In 1869, the Legislature authorized purchase of a 280-acre site in Elmira and earmarked the new facility for reformatory purposes, restricting it to first offenders between the ages of 16 and 30. The reformatory finally opened on July 24, 1876, with Brockway as warden, when 30 inmates were transferred from Auburn Prison.

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   When did Elmira Correctional Facility change its name?

   • The institution maintained its original name until 1933 when it was changed to the Elmira Reformatory (Ch. 151). In 1970, the name of the institution was changed to its present name of Elmira Correctional Facility. From its opening in 1876 to the end of the early 20th century, Elmira was one of the most important penal institutions in the country.

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8. www.newyorkalmanack.com › 2014 › 05A New Photo History of Elmira Reformatory

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   May 18, 2014 · Elmira Reformatory is an interesting view of the activities carried on inside the reformatory and the evolution of the criminal reform model. Exploring prison reform in the past, the book hopes to better educate readers about both former and current models of the reformatory system.