Sarah, a Convicted Criminal, Is Showing Signs of Depression as She

question 15

Multiple Choice

Sarah, a convicted criminal, is showing signs of depression as she has been separated from her children and has been placed in a prison far from home. The most likely reason for Sarah's placement in a prison far from her home is:

• A) the scarcity of women's correctional facilities.
• B) her mental instability.
• C) the discrepancies in child custody laws.
• D) the strict laws against fraternization.

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