What are criminogenic needs?

A. Correlates of the likelihood of recidivism that cannot be changed.
B. Problems, habits, or deficits that are directly related to an individual's involvement in criminal behavior.
C. Correlates of the likelihood of recidivism that can be changed through treatment and rehabilitation.
D. Required interviews of offenders using a validated quantitative instrument that identifies an offender's risk.


Answer: B

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