The Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study and Scared Straight Are Examples of

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study and Scared Straight are examples of

• A) the first evidence-based crime policies in the U.S.
• B) well-intentioned treatment that can cause harm in the absence of research evidence on effectiveness
• C) punitive responses to crime stemming from increased crime rates of the 1960s
• D) the interplay between contextual and policy factors in policy making

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