One of the Primary Explanations for Recent Rapid Growth in Prison

question 71

Multiple Choice

One of the primary explanations for recent rapid growth in prison populations is the increasing number of people incarcerated for

• A)drug offenses.
• B)probation violations.
• C)terrorist threats.
• D)violent offenses.

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