An Ironic Twist to the Scared Straight Program Is That

question 4

Multiple Choice

An ironic twist to the Scared Straight program is that __________.

• A) recidivism rates were actually higher for participants
• B) corruption rates were high
• C) the founder ended up in prison
• D) inmates used it to interact and train potential criminals

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Definitions:

Herbivory

The eating of plants by animals, a biological interaction essential for energy transfer in many ecosystems.

Endemic Species

Species that are found only in a specific geographical area and nowhere else in the world.

Exotic Species

Organisms introduced to new environments where they are not naturally found, often causing harm to native species and ecosystems.

Indicator Species

Organisms used to assess the health of an environment or ecosystem because their presence, abundance, or lack thereof reflects specific environmental conditions.