Community-Based Corrections

question 66

Multiple Choice

Community-based corrections:

• A) increase the rate of recidivism.
• B) incarcerate criminals in solitary confinement.
• C) rehabilitate offenders addicted to strong narcotics.
• D) divert less serious offenders from incarceration.

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