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This research aims to reveal the interconnectedness of carceral institutions for women in 19th Century Indiana, highlighting systemic abuses.

June 13, 2026Open Access

Webs of Cruelty: Network Analysis of Carceral Institutions for Girls and Women in 19th Century Indiana

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Randomized trial analyzes networks of cruelty in 19th Century Indiana women's reformatories, suggesting systemic issues in care.

This research aims to reveal the interconnectedness of carceral institutions for women in 19th Century Indiana, highlighting systemic abuses.
Conducted network analysis on 19th Century reformatories and maternity homes in Indiana.
Collected and examined maternity home records, newspaper articles, lawsuit records, and primary sources.
Mapped nodes related to names, locations, funding, and relationships to illustrate connections among institutions.
Identified overlapping locations of incarceration with poor neighborhoods and red-light districts.
Demonstrated cyclical patterns of escape behaviors towards local brothels by incarcerated women.
Exposed class divisions and power dynamics through the analysis of funding sources for maternity homes.

Brianna McLaughlin (2025) studied this question.

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