It Can Be Difficult to Place Halfway Houses in Communities

question 55

Multiple Choice

It can be difficult to place halfway houses in communities due to the public sentiment referred to as

• A)"no offenders in my neighborhood" (NOIMN).
• B)"take inmates out of communities" (TIOOC).
• C)"keep them locked up tight" (KTLUT).
• D)"not in my backyard" (NIMBY).

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