Harvey Humphrey Baker: Upbuilder Of The Juvenile Court (1920)

By Roy M. Cushman

Book Overview

Harvey Humphrey Baker: Upbuilder Of The Juvenile Court (1920) is a book written by Roy M. Cushman that tells the story of Harvey Humphrey Baker, a lawyer and judge who played a significant role in the development of the juvenile court system in the United States. The book details Baker's life and career, from his early years as a lawyer in Chicago to his appointment as the first judge of the Juvenile Court of Cook County. It also explores the history of the juvenile court system and the reforms that Baker helped to implement, including the creation of separate courts for juvenile offenders and the establishment of probation as an alternative to incarceration. Through Baker's story, Cushman provides a compelling account of the challenges and triumphs of the juvenile court movement, and the lasting impact of Baker's work on the American legal system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164665723
• ISBN13: 9781164665724
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"