Nineteenth-century reformers, known as ________________, developed programs for troubled youth and influenced legislation creating the juvenile justice system; today some critics view them as being more concerned with control of the poor than with their welfare.

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The term "child savers" specifically refers to the 19th-century reformers who developed programs for troubled youth and influenced the creation of the juvenile justice system. While their efforts were initially focused on improving the welfare of young people, some critics argue that their emphasis on control and discipline ultimately served to further marginalize and oppress poor communities. The other answer choices are not relevant to this historical context.

Nineteenth-Century Reformers, Known as ________________, Developed Programs for Troubled Youth