Early American Correctional Practices: Chapter Analysis

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Our textbook begins discussing early American correctional practices within the first chapter. A few of the main topics talked about in this first chapter were the ways in which people were punished in “early America.” In addition, we also learn where the early American practices originated from and if some were adopted from England. Lastly, this chapter also includes how the early American practices have evolved throughout time and whether they were a result of natural progression or a particular social movement. Early American correctional practices were wholesomely based on punishment. According to the textbook, “little thought was given to reforming offenders; such people were considered naturally depraved” (pg.15). Throughout the Colonial

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