Which Is True with Respect to the Prison System

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which is true with respect to the prison system?

• A) The vast majority of people serving time serve their sentences in the community rather than in prison.
• B) During the last 40 years or so, there has been a shift away from goals and philosophy that emphasize punishment to those that emphasize rehabilitation.
• C) Research indicates that in general, incarceration is effective in reducing the risk of recidivism.
• D) During the last 10 years or so, there has been a shift away from goals and philosophy that emphasize punishment to those that emphasize rehabilitation.

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