Elizabeth Fry

Elizabeth Fry was a pioneering social reformer in the early 19th century who worked to improve the treatment of prisoners, particularly women and girls. Recognizing the harsh conditions in prisons, she advocated for better hygiene, education, and fair treatment, helping to humanize the penal system. Fry also founded charitable organizations to support marginalized groups and promoted new ideas about criminal justice that emphasized rehabilitation over punishment. Her efforts contributed significantly to reforms in prison conditions and legal practices, making her a notable figure in social justice and humanitarian movements.