Which of the Following Reasons Explains Why Contemporary Prisons May

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons explains why contemporary prisons may not apply the same stigmatizing effects to all offenders as in the past?

• A)It is the best way for many offenders to receive a good education.
• B)Many of the offenders' family and friends have also been to prison.
• C)Prisons offer better vocational training than on the outside.
• D)Offenders are given a fair amount of money once they are released from custody.

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