A remarkable fact is also the diminution of the number of defendants placed on probation, directly attributable to the greater frequency of preliminary investigations of such cases by probation officers. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, ETC. of THE DELINQUENT. Published monthly at New York, N. Y., required by the Act of August 24th, 1912. NAME OF POST OFFICE ADDRESS Editor, O. F. Lewis, 135 East 15th St., New York City Managing Editor, O. F. Lewis, 135 East 15th St., New York City Business Manager, O. F. Lewis, 135 East 15th St., New York City Publisher, The National Prisoners’ Aid Association, 135 East 15th St., New York City Owners, The National Prisoners’ Aid Association, 135 East 15th St., New York City There are no bondholders, mortgages, or other security holders. O. F. LEWIS, Editor and Business Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of March, 1914. H. L. McCORMICK, Notary Public No. 6, Kings County. My Commission expires March 31, 1914. Transcriber’s Notes Title page issue number corrected from 5 to 6. A number of typographical errors were corrected silently. New original cover art included with this eBook is granted to the public domain.