Prison Reform in Modern Crime
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This worksheet explores the development of prison reform, examining key causes, events, and impacts through reading comprehension tasks.
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Prison Reform in Modern Crime
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Introduction to Prison Reform
Source A: Report on Prison Conditions (1900)
'Prisoners are often kept in overcrowded cells with little ventilation, leading to the spread of disease. The lack of education and work opportunities contributes to the cycle of crime.' Provenance: Report by the Prison Commissioners, 1900.
Key Figures and Movements
Source B: Statement by Elizabeth Fry (1824)
'Prisoners should be treated with dignity and given the opportunity to reform through education and moral guidance.' Provenance: Speech by Elizabeth Fry, a prison reformer.
Legislative Changes and Outcomes
Source C: The 1898 Prison Act
'This Act seeks to ensure that prison conditions meet standards of decency and that prisoners are given opportunities for work and moral reform.' Provenance: Official government legislation.
Evaluation of Prison Reform
Source D: Modern Analysis
'While reforms made significant progress, many prisons still faced issues such as overcrowding and limited resources, and some argued that reforms focused too much on punishment rather than rehabilitation.' Provenance: Contemporary historical analysis.
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