Many States Are Experimenting with Programs in Which Youthful Offenders

question 8

Multiple Choice

Many states are experimenting with programs in which youthful offenders can attend school or job training while in prison or in lieu of prison.Programs like these are controversial because __________.

• A)violent offenders are expected to do "hard time"
• B)they are regarded as too expensive
• C)politicians resent rehabilitative techniques
• D)qualified personnel cannot be recruited to work within them
• E)All of the above

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