Studies That Have Evaluated the Effects of Punishing Adolescents as Adults

question 25

Multiple Choice

Studies that have evaluated the effects of punishing adolescents as adults suggest that

• A)those sent to adult prisons are more likely to give up their criminal activities to avoid further punishment.
• B)those sent to adult prisons are more likely to be arrested again once they are out.
• C)the harsh punishment given to offenders scares other teens into avoiding delinquent activities.
• D)None of the above;the results are inconclusive.

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