A number of concerned New York citizens formed a group known as the ______________, whose motivation was the belief that the primary causes of criminal behavior were economic; therefore if children were provided with food, shelter, and vocational training, they would choose to become productive citizens rather than thieves and beggars.

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The correct answer is D) Society for the Prevention of Pauperism. This organization was founded on the belief that addressing the economic root causes of crime by providing basic needs and vocational training to children could prevent them from turning to criminal activities.

A Number of Concerned New York Citizens Formed a Group