In the Prison Environment, Prison Guards Are Often Forced to Tolerate

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the prison environment, prison guards are often forced to tolerate minor rule violations, petty stealing, and making concessions to inmate leaders in order to:

• A) Gain respect of inmates
• B) Retain their discretion
• C) Treat inmates ethically
• D) Maintain power

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