Ruth Was Just Released from Prison

question 31

Multiple Choice

Ruth was just released from prison. She was released because the only time remaining on her sentence was equal to the good time that she earned. She was in prison for over 10 years and is reluctant to return to her community. She has does not have a job, has no permanent place to live, and is nervous that she will go back to her old habits of hanging with the "wrong crowd" and getting into trouble. Because of prison overcrowding she must be released. NARREND:
-Ruth is not the typical parolee because she is a female. What percentage of adult parolees are female?

• A)2%
• B)14%
• C)22%
• D)36%

---

Definitions:

Hostile Surroundings

Environments characterized by antagonism or adversity that can impact individuals' performance and well-being.

Supportive

Providing encouragement, comfort, or assistance, often in a context of a relationship, group, or social setting.

Sociofugal

Describing spaces or seating arrangements designed to discourage social interaction among people.

Sociopetal

An arrangement or design of physical space that encourages social interaction among people within it.