Which of the following is a true statement about the rehabilitative model of criminal punishment?
A. It believes that a wrongdoer who has freely chosen to violate society's rules must be punished for the infraction.
B. It relies on the efforts of an offender to undo the harm caused by the criminal act through an apology.
C. It assumes that by detaining wrongdoers in prison, the criminal justice system sends a message to potential criminals.
D. It suggests that criminals can be treated and possibly even cured of their tendencies toward crime.
Answer: D
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