Which of the following statements is true of boot camps?

A. Boot camps allow juveniles to have a voice in their own treatment and tend to be very positive, especially at the outset.
B. Boot camps, as an alternative to probation, reduce costs considerably because of the significantly shorter residential stay.
C. The boot camp correctional philosophy is essentially guided by the idea that a juvenile delinquent needs structure and discipline in his or her life.
D. The most prominent advantage of boot camps is the follow-up or aftercare provided to juveniles after they complete the training program.


Answer: C

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