Which of the following people led reform efforts to correct types of inhumane practices in the care of criminals, those with mental disorders, and victims of the Civil War?
A) Dorothea Dix
B) Philippe Pinel
C) Benjamin Rush
D) Clifford Beers

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Dorothea Dix led reform efforts in the United States to correct inhumane practices in the care of criminals, those with mental disorders, and victims of the Civil War. She was instrumental in establishing hospitals and asylums for people with mental illnesses, and she also advocated for better conditions for prisoners and for the mentally ill who were housed in jails and almshouses.

Which of the Following People Led Reform Efforts to Correct