The Gentle Jailer: With Stories of Women's Empowerment

Bill Nelson first made his mark in the corrections industry when he opened the first private jail for women in the United States, with a difference - he wanted to help the inmates. He gained national recognition as the Gentle Jailer and went on to create a treatment model targeted to help women break the cycle of abuse they experienced in prostitution, for which he received international attention.Bill believed wholeheartedly in the value of empowering women, and this book describes his personal and professional experiences that led to his outlook and philosophy. A life journey that beings with grueling and dangerous work on the railroads, experiences in the Detroit riots, travel around the country as he developed his unique philosophy, and culminating in the vast open spaces of countryside, this is a journey and life story of a modern visionary. Read more