The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (New Series, No. 3, January, 1864) is a publication established by the Philadelphia Society for the Relief of the Passions of Public Prisons. This journal collects scientific articles, reviews and reports devoted to the issues of improving prison conditions and ensuring humane treatment of prisoners. The publication reflects the public consciousness of the time regarding work in prisons, and also offers new ideas and solutions to improve the prison system. The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy is a valuable resource for researching the history of prisons and progressive approaches to convict rehabilitation in the 19th century.