Criticisms of Privatization of Community Corrections Services by Profit-Making Enterprises

question 6

Multiple Choice

Criticisms of privatization of community corrections services by profit-making enterprises include all of the following, except?

• A) Provision of effective correctional services seems to be at odds with making a profit.
• B) The private sector is usually not equipped to be a full-service provider.
• C) Private-sector services have no uniform method of monitoring probation conditions or ensuring that victim restitution is collected.
• D) Private-sector services attract better qualified and educated job candidates

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Definitions:

Contract

An accord among several parties that is legally obligatory and subject to legal enforcement.

Duress

A condition whereby a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressure against the person.

Unduly Influenced

Refers to a situation where a person is pressured or coerced into making a decision or action that they would not normally agree to under fair circumstances.

Intentional Wrongful Disclosure

The deliberate sharing of confidential or protected information without authorization.