In the Context of the Purpose of Incarceration, from 1900

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the context of the purpose of incarceration, from 1900 to 1970, there was an increased emphasis on _____ of an offender and a shift away from punishment.

• A) ​estrangement
• B) ​retribution
• C) retaliation
• D) ​treatment

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Distance

The length between two points, often calculated using various formulas depending on the context, such as the distance formula in a coordinate plane.

Decimal Places

The number of digits to the right of the decimal point in a number.

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Point

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