Buffy Is Designing an Intermediate Sanction Program

question 97

Multiple Choice

Buffy is designing an intermediate sanction program. What type of cost savings as compared to regular probation should she expect, based on the research of Petersilia and Turner?

• A)no cost savings whatsoever
• B)minimal cost savings
• C)significant cost savings
• D)significant cost savings, but only for property offenders

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