Advocates of the "new penology" were clear that the prisoner's destiny should be placed in his/her own hands and that he/she must be put into circumstances where he/she will be able, through his/her own exertions, to continually better his/her own conditions. What innovative reformative tool would accomplish this?

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The indeterminate sentence allows for the prisoner's release to be based on rehabilitation and reformative efforts. This means that the prisoner can work towards improving their behavior and progress towards release, placing their destiny in their own hands. The determinate sentence provides a fixed punishment, leaving little room for the offender to take responsibility for their own improvement, while trial by torture and jury trial are not reformative tools.

Advocates of the "New Penology" Were Clear That the Prisoner's