Which of the Following Factors Has Contributed to Recent Trends

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors has contributed to recent trends in jail and prison populations?

• A)an increase in "mandatory minimum" sentencing policies
• B)an increase in violent and property crimes
• C)states enacting legislation intended to reduce prison populations to save costs
• D)releasing thousands of first-time offenders who were incarcerated for violent crimes

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