Which of the Following Statements Regarding Prison Privatization Is True

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding prison privatization is true?

• A)The privatization movement began in the early 21st century and has been expanding quickly.
• B)Research suggests that private prisons produce significant cost savings over publicly-run institutions.
• C)More inmates are currently held in private prisons than in government-operated prisons.
• D)Correctional officers working in private prisons are not covered by state laws that govern the activities of public correctional officers.

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