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altibaby

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on: Aug 17, 2018
The penitentiary was first established because the Pennsylvania Quakers decided that a more humane and efficient way to punish and reform criminals was needed.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Prisons are a relatively new phenomenon in criminal justice and corrections.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


peter

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE


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