Which of the Following Would Not Be a Reason Cited

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be a reason cited by proponents in support of community corrections?

• A) Not all offenses are serious enough to warrant a prison sentence.
• B) Community supervision is cheaper than incarceration.
• C) The community has a right to supervise those individuals who have harmed its members.
• D) Community corrections does not affect rates of recidivism.
• E) Ex-inmates require support and supervision.

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