Which of the following statements is true of intermediate sanctions?

A. They tend to be more restrictive than prison.
B. They are most often used for high-risk offenders.
C. They are generally used as a way to reduce the correctional population.
D. They are never used as alternatives to incarceration at initial sentencing.


Answer: C

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