What idea motivated the popularity of the indefinite sentence?
A)Serious overcrowding in prisons
B)A decline in violence among prisoners with indefinite sentences
C)A belief that prisoners suffered from illnesses that could be diagnosed and treated
D)A belief that sentencing guidelines were too strict
E)Indefinite sentences have never been popular

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The idea behind the popularity of the indefinite sentence was the belief that prisoners suffered from illnesses (mental or behavioral) that could be diagnosed and treated. This approach reflects a rehabilitative perspective on criminal justice, aiming to treat and reform the offender rather than solely punish.

What Idea Motivated the Popularity of the Indefinite Sentence