Prison reformers primarily hoped to achieve b. more humane conditions in prisons. Their objectives included improving living conditions, reducing overcrowding, and promoting rehabilitation over punishment. While other options might also align with certain reform goals, the emphasis on humane treatment was a central theme in the prison reform movement.
What did prison reformers hope to achieve?
a. separate prisons for first-time offenders
b. more humane conditions in prisons
c. better prison security
d. shorter prison terms
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