What Is the Funnel Effect

question 82

Multiple Choice

What is the funnel effect?

• A) The number of people convicted of crimes is much larger than the number of beds in prisons, leading judges to accept plea bargains and compromise sentences.
• B) The number of people in prison is much larger than the number of people released every year, trapping millions of inmates in a culture of violence.
• C) Only a few people will be able to take advantage of programs to help prisoners prepare for the job market after release.
• D) The number of crimes is much greater than the number of people who are punished for committing a crime, leading people to have less confidence in the system.

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