Which of the following is NOT a step adopted by one or more states for the purpose of reducing recidivism and helping prisoners reenter society?
a. allowing nonviolent offenders to serve up to 180 days of their prison sentence at home
b. investing money in building more prisons so that more offenders can be incarcerated
c. adopting legislation creating or expanding community corrections options for nonviolent offenders, including the use of drug courts
d. implementing a plan to reduce prison admissions by helping to create community correctional systems
b
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why is it that a lineup should consist of several individuals while a showup consisting of one suspect can be considered constitutional?
What will be an ideal response?
"Economic adulteration," involves the use of cheaper, inferior ingredients to cheat customers and undercut competition.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The state utilizes private prisons for inmates classified as nonviolent offenders. The argument behind this approach is that private prisons are more cost-effective than state-run prisons. What does the current research say about the cost-effectiveness of private prisons in comparison to state prisons?
a. Evaluation studies have been inconclusive. b. Evaluation studies show that private prisons can do the same job as a public prison for half the cost. c. Evaluation studies show that private prisons can do the same job as a public prison for one-fourth the cost. d. Evaluation studies show that public prisons can do the same job as a private prison for half the cost.