What Occurs When Offenders Are Diverted into a New Program

question 138

Multiple Choice

What occurs when offenders are diverted into a new program even though they are not really the individuals for whom the program was originally intended?

• A)least restrictive alternative
• B)net widening
• C)parsimony
• D)alternative sanctions

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