Which of the Following Is an Explanation for the Rapid

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an explanation for the rapid increase in the population of female inmates in the United States?

• A)The "get tough" sentencing movement
• B)The drug epidemic
• C)Mandatory sentencing policies
• D)All of these answers are correct.

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