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Former system of aid to discharged convicts. Gratuity system
different from '_cantine_' or '_pécule_' system. Early history of aid
to local discharged prisoners. Provisions made by Acts of 1862 and
1865. System under Act of 1877. Inquiry of Committee of 1894 and
recommendations. Scheme of 1897. Formation of 'Central Association.'
Discontinuance of Convict Gratuity System. New scheme for aid of
Local prisoners, 1913. The Central Organization of Aid Societies;
Aid to wives and families of prisoners. Proposed National Society for
Prevention of Crime, and protection of the young offender. Aid on
discharge from Borstal Institutions and Preventive Detention Prisons.