Special attention,as has been described under the "Criminal Reform Department,"will be paid to first offenders.
We shall endeavour also to assist,as far as we have ability,the Wives and Children of persons who are undergoing sentences,by endeavouring to obtain for them employment,or otherwise rendering them help.
Hundreds of this class fall into the deepest distress and demoralisation through want of friendly aid in the forlorn circumstances in which they find themselves on the conviction of relatives on whom they have been dependent for a livelihood,or for protection and direction in the ordinary affairs of life.
This Department will also be responsible for gathering intelligence,spreading information,and the general prosecution of such measures as are likely to lead to the much-needed beneficial changes in our Prison Management.In short,it will seek to become the true friend and saviour of the Criminal Classes in general,and in doing so we shall desire to act in harmony with the societies at present in existence,who may be seeking for objects kindred to the Advice Bureau.
We pen the following list to give some idea of the topics on which the Advice Bureau may be consulted:--Accidents,Claim for Administration of Estates Adulteration of Food and Drugs Agency,Questions of Agreements,Disputed Affiliation Cases Animals,Cruelty to Arrest,Wrongful Assault Bankruptcies Bills of Exchange Bills of Sale Bonds,Forfeited Breach of Promise Children,Cruelty to Children,Custody of Compensation for Injuries Compensation for Accident Compensation for Defamation Compensation for Loss of Employment,&c.,&c.