Which of the Following Is an Explanation for Why the Prison

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an explanation for why the prison population has grown in recent years?

• A)The increased crime rate
• B)The increased number of community criminal justice programs
• C)The three-fold increase in the parole population
• D)Better law enforcement and prosecution

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