Rhoda Coffin
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Rhoda Coffin, was a Quaker reformer. She was integral in establishing the Indiana Women's Reformatory
, often considered to be the first of its kind.
Reformatory
Reformatory is a term that has had varied meanings within the penal system, depending on the jurisdiction and the era. It may refer to a youth detention center, or an adult correctional facility. The term is still in popular use for adult facilities throughout the United States, although most...
, often considered to be the first of its kind.