There Are Several Alternatives to Incarceration Such as Restitution, Probation

question 59

Multiple Choice

There are several alternatives to incarceration such as restitution, probation, house arrest, residential community corrections centers, among other options. All of the following statements are true about alternatives to incarceration, EXCEPT:

• A) Alternatives are much cheaper for the taxpayers than incarceration.
• B) Imprisonment may make offenders more likely to commit crimes.
• C) Alternatives help first-time and minor offenders to avoid the stigma of imprisonment.
• D) Alternatives to incarceration are more traumatizing than imprisonment.

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Definitions:

Overhead

The ongoing expenses of operating a business that are not directly associated with the production of goods or services.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, related specifically to the manufacturing process, such as rent, utilities, and salaries of permanent staff.

Machine-Hours

A measure of machine usage, representing the total hours a machine operates during a specific period.

Volume Variance

The difference between the expected (budgeted) volume of production or sales and the actual volume, affecting costs and revenues.