In the 1980s, Victimization of Inmates by Correctional Officers Decreased

question 52

Multiple Choice

In the 1980s, victimization of inmates by correctional officers decreased but was followed by a rise in

• A)violence from racial gangs.
• B)the use of solitary confinement as a punishment.
• C)escapes.
• D)inmate violence toward officers.

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