Which of the Following Is Not a Principle of the Separate

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a principle of the separate confinement system?

• A)Prisoners would not be treated vengefully but should be convinced that through hard and selective forms of suffering they could change their lives.
• B)Solitary confinement would prevent further corruption inside prison.
• C)Solitary confinement is expensive.
• D)In isolation, offenders would reflect on their transgressions and repent.

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