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Cause and Consequence of Prison Reform in Modern Crime

History
GCSE / Grade 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of prison reform in modern crime history, designed to develop understanding of key historical processes and their impacts.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Modern Crime
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Prison Reform
#Explain the main causes of prison reform in modern history
#Compare different perspectives on prison reform
#Analyse the consequences of prison reform for society and the justice system
#Outline the key events and policies related to prison reform

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Cause and Consequence of Prison Reform in Modern Crime

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Grade GCSE / Grade 9
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Introduction to Prison Reform

Source A: Excerpt from a 19th-century reform advocate

'Prison conditions were inhumane and needed urgent change to ensure justice and humane treatment.' Provenance: Writings of Elizabeth Fry, prison reform activist, 1840.

1.
Explain why prison reform became a significant issue in the 19th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the views of reformers and government officials on prison reform during this period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Causes of Prison Reform

Source B: Newspaper article from the 1850s

'The overcrowding and inhumane conditions of our prisons are a stain on our society. Immediate reform is necessary to uphold justice.' Provenance: 1850s newspaper report.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to prison reform in the 19th century. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of reports and reformers on the prison reform movement. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Consequences of Prison Reform

Source C: Government report from 1900

'Reforms have led to better treatment of prisoners and improved prison conditions, but challenges remain.' Provenance: Official government report, 1900.

1.
Explain the consequences of prison reforms for prisoners and society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the positive and negative consequences of prison reform in the 20th century. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Key Events and Policies

Source D: Excerpt from the 1895 Prison Act

'This Act aims to improve prison conditions and establish standards for treatment and discipline.' Provenance: Official legislation document, 1895.

1.
Outline the main features of the 1895 Prison Act. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the 1895 Prison Act contributed to prison reform. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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