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After the Doors Were Locked: A History of Youth Corrections in California and the Origins of Twenty-First Century Reform

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Released October 16, 2015
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Daniel E. Macallair is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Daniel E. Macallair enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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