New York Female Moral Reform Society

The New York Female Moral Reform Society, founded in 1834, was a social reform organization dedicated to combating prostitution and supporting women affected by it. It aimed to promote moral reform, provide support and resources for women seeking to leave prostitution, and raise public awareness about the social and moral issues involved. The society believed in the importance of moral virtue and sought to protect women from exploitation, often through education and outreach efforts. While focused on moral improvement, it also reflected broader 19th-century concerns about social order, gender roles, and urban morality.