How did the approach to imprisoning criminals at a penitentiary differ from earlier approaches?

A) The focus was on distrust and surveillance.
B) The focus was on punishment.
C) The focus was on the depravity of the prisoners.
D) The focus was on repentance and reform.
E) The focus was on education and exercise.


D

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