The word penitentiary is important because it represents which of the following?

a. the view that prisons might be used to morally reform offenders
b. the view that prisons should have maximum security measures in place
c. the view that prisons are needed to hold offenders in a confined area to protect society
d. the view that prisons are not necessary to protect society and should be minimally used


a. the view that prisons might be used to morally reform offenders

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What is a difference between the adult justice system and the juvenile justice system?

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