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This dimension names the person or government credited with founding a criminal-justice institution. Wikipedia notes that law enforcement agencies are "organized and overseen by certain authorities," authorities that in every case trace back to the government or person who founded them. Browsing this way collects every institution founded by the same founder.

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Origin Era
1866 1
Founder
Sources
1. Howard League for Penal Reform (Wikipedia)
Howard League for Penal Reform, lead section
Quote, Howard League for Penal Reform, lead section
It was founded as the Howard Association in 1866 and changed its name in 1921, following a merger with the Penal Reform League.
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