In the early 1800s, Elizabeth Fry visited female prisoners in London's Newgate Prison. It was there that she discovered appalling conditions for women and their children. Watch to learn more about how the Bible influenced Elizabeth Fry and inspired her to work tirelessly for prison reform. | Museum of the Bible

Elizabeth Fry used her influence to visit female prisoners in London’s Newgate Prison. She set up classes to give women job skills, rallied others to provide clothing, and, at the center of her plan, leading women in studying the Bible. Until her death at age 65, Fry worked tirelessly for prison reform—fundamentally changing how women prisoners were viewed and treated. | Museum of the Bible

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