The Helping Hand is a book written by Caroline Matilda Kirkland in 1853. It is a detailed account of the Home for Discharged Female Convicts, an institution dedicated to rehabilitating women who have been released from prison. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, organization, and daily operations of the Home, as well as the challenges faced by the women who reside there. Kirkland also makes an impassioned appeal on behalf of...