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On this day in women’s history…

Posted by bean | March 17th, 2004

March 17

1862: (Birthday) Martha Platt Falconer, social work pioneer, born in Delaware, Ohio. Platt revolutionalized the treatment of deliquent girls by changing holding area of delinquent or homeless girls from virtual jails to homes for rehabilitation, education, and social adjustments. She pioneered her work at Sleighton Farm in Pennsylvania and the idea was gradually accepted throughout the nation.

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  1. Chris Writes:
    March 17th, 2004 at 1:54 pm

    Well at least until recently they were accepted.

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