Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The expansion of public and private prisons has been a tremendous benefit for local economies.
2. There are several examples of taxpayer-funded private prisons housing no inmates at all.
3. Local governments that depend on private prisons for economic growth will often look for ways to increase the number of incarcerated people even when alternatives are available.
4. Private prison staff are held to higher standards of training and experience than staff at public prisons.
5. Prisons that comply with the terms of their contract are guaranteed to maintain a safe and healthy facility.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False

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