Elizabeth Fry
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"Elizabeth "(Betsy)" Fry" (21 May 1780 – 12 October 1845), née "Gurney", was an England/English prison reformer, social reformer and, as a Religious Society of Friends/Quaker, a Christian philanthropist. She has sometimes been referred to as the "angel of prisons".

Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to make the treatment of prisoners more humane, and she was supported in her efforts by the reigning monarch. Since 2001, she has been depicted on the Banknotes of the pound sterling/Bank of England £5 note.

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Does Capital punishment tend to the security of the people? By no means. It hardens the hearts of men, and makes the loss of life appear light to them; it renders life insecure, inasmuch as the law holds out that Property is of greater value than life.

Oh Lord, may I be directed what to do and what to leave undone.

The encouragement of industry and frugality among the poor, by visits at their own inhabitations; the relief of real distress, whether arising from sickness or other causes; and the prevention.

I wish the state of enthusiasm I am now in may last, for today I FELT there is a God. I have been devotional and my mind has been led away from the follies that it is mostly wrapped up in.

Everyone is invited, it doesn't cost anything, it's free to everyone we're really hoping to have some really great time.

It's all to make people aware of violence and safety in the evenings, and the different things that go on in their community how to avoid feeling.

'Take Back the Night' isn't just about domestic violence, 'Take Back the Night' is also about being safe going back to your car safety, child's safety, women' safety, men's safety - it's just about not being afraid to be out in the evening. It's for everybody not just women and children, it's for everybody.