The demographic characteristics of the U.S. jail population differ from those of the national population in many ways. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, what is not true of the current jail population?

What will be an ideal response?


people in jails are primarily female or juveniles

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. First b. Third c. Fourth d. Sixth

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What will be an ideal response?

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