John Augustus's work with juveniles began in 1841, yet it was not until 1956 that all states established probation laws. Why did It take so long to achieve public support for both Juvenile and adult probations?
Incarceration was proven to be the most effective preventive measure.
Judges reported more success from incarceration
. Adults were believed to be more set in their ways.
Prison guard unions lobbied for incarceration.