J Ward
J Ward
J Ward (pronounced "jay ward") is a historical site in Ararat, Victoria, Australia, which served as a prison and later a psychiatric hospital from 1859 to 1991.
Etymology
The name "J Ward" is derived from its original designation as a ward within the Ararat County Gaol. The letter "J" was simply the next available letter in the alphabet when the ward was established.
History
J Ward was initially built as a goldfields prison in 1859. It was later converted into a maximum-security housing for the criminally insane in 1887, where it functioned as such until its closure in 1991.
Related Terms
- Psychiatric hospital: A hospital specializing in the treatment of serious mental disorders. J Ward functioned as a psychiatric hospital for over a century.
- Criminally insane: A legal term for a person diagnosed with mental illness who has committed a crime. J Ward housed many such individuals.
- Ararat, Victoria: The city in Australia where J Ward is located.
- Goldfields prison: A type of prison in the gold-mining regions of Australia during the gold rush. J Ward was originally built as a goldfields prison.
See Also
- Aradale Mental Hospital: Another psychiatric hospital in Ararat, Victoria, which operated during the same period as J Ward.
- History of psychiatric institutions: For more information on the history and evolution of institutions like J Ward.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on J Ward
- Wikipedia's article - J Ward
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