Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Future of Reentry

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the future of reentry is false?

• A) More prisoners going in means more prisoners coming out.
• B) The longer the period of time a released offender must live under a strict set of rules, the greater is the likelihood that he or she will violate some rules.
• C) The percentage of releasees who have maxed out their sentences has increased.
• D) ​ The likelihood of rules violations by released offenders is not affected by the kinds of crimes for which they were convicted.
• E) ​ Many states are attempting to increase the number of offenders released from prison as a means to cut costs amid the contemporary budget crisis affecting all levels of government.

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