According to Toch and Adams (2002), Which Demographic Which Group

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to Toch and Adams (2002) , which demographic which group is most susceptible to acute psychological crises while in prison?

• A) Married inmates
• B) Black female inmates
• C) Young white inmates
• D) Single white female inmates

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