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

1. Jails and prisons are essentially the same, with no distinguishing features between the two.
2. Jails are long-term holding facilities designed to house sentenced felony offenders.
3. Prisons are generally operated by state or federal governments, while jails are typically operated by a county sheriff's department.
4. For some, incarceration is not a punishment; instead, it can be considered a lifestyle improvement.
5. Custodial organizations emphasize the caretaker function of corrections, such as controlling and observing inmates.


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

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