Evening star., 1933-04-23
Only Federal Institute in America for omen Managed
byWomen, Replaces Old Prison" Idea With Model
School Plan.

the problem Of this small resistive group, had
one pattern for all, the traditional iron and
concrete which is SO adequately summed up
in the one word prison. The modern institu-
tion permits the mass Of its population to 90
about its business within the limits prescribed
for the well being Of the whole and puts only
those who menace the safety and peace Of its
members in the type Of building needed for
their restraint.
Anderson, which has been built on its So
called cottage plan," has Is units for housing
inmates, each Of which can provide space for
about 80 women. Individual bed rooms take
the place of cells or dormitories and each cot
tage has its own dining room, living room and
kitchen. These small units afford an oppor-
tunity for women to learn the household arts
which may contribute to better readjustment
when they return to the community and, ulost
important Of all, permit classification.
The life in an institution Of this type pre-
sents to the eye Of the visitor the appearance
Of an educational institution, where the stu
dents proceed from one activity to another,
intent on their business There Is little to
suggest that this Is a group of social misf1ts,
as these women 60 about with interested faces
and self-respecting carriage. Any one familiar
with the work Of the institution, however,
knows that this freedom and self-motivation
is made possible only by the most painstaking
study and adjustment Of the individual and
that this freedom Of choice and liberty IN
action, without which there can be no genuine
development Of character, Is made possible by
the utmost vigilance
THE institution has a receiving building, con-
tanning quarantine quarters and clinics q
small hospital equipped to the care Of surgical
and medical cases as well as disturbed mental
cases household science building, power
laundry, cannery, greenhouses, dairy. garden
service building and poultry plant not only
afford practical training, but contribute enor-
mously to the physical rehabilitation. A de-
sire to work Is complex motive made up of
countless stimuli tina: urge the individual 70
take respected position in his social en-
vironment. Everything contributed to it
health habits of punctuality, industry and
thrift, ambition and desire to be esteemed.
That the right attitude be developed is quite
as important as teaching trade, If the efforts
at restoration are to produce lasting results.
A formal school supplements the efforts Of
the various departments and is available to
any one who wishes to take advantage of it.
Here English and grammar are taught and
complete courses are given in bookkeeping,
stenography and typing. Some Of the older
and illiterate women have learned to read
and write during the period Of their incar-
ceration. Red Cross courses in home hy-
giene, consecutive instruction in the care of
the home, cooking. table service and tea room
management supplement the practice obtained
in the cottage. Dressmaking and plain sewing,
together with fancy work, are expertly taught.
In the power sewing room the factory methods
Of the manufacture Of shirts, overalls coats,
boomers, house dresses, pants and under
clothing may be learned by those who wish to
become proficient in this trade. Supervised
reading in special or advanced subjects is
scheduled for those who have had ampler edu-
cational advantages.
The school, which is considered one Of the
best back to . good citizen" elements, Is