What Made Maconochie's System of Marks Unique and Innovative in Corrections

question 32

Multiple Choice

What made Maconochie's system of marks unique and innovative in corrections at that time?

• A)It ensured offenders learned to read and write.
• B)It increased the severity of the punishment endured by inmates.
• C)It prevented correctional officers from abusing inmates.
• D)It put the responsibility for earning early release on the inmate.

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