What were prison conditions 1900 US?

In the early 1900s, prison conditions in the United States were often harsh and overcrowded. Many facilities employed brutal disciplinary measures, including physical punishment and isolation, and inmates faced inadequate healthcare, poor nutrition, and unsanitary living conditions. Labor was frequently exploited, with prisoners forced to work long hours in grueling jobs without adequate compensation. Reform movements began to emerge during this period, advocating for humane treatment and rehabilitation rather than mere punishment.