The concept of selective incapacitation centers upon which of the following ideas?
a. The most serious offenders require shorter periods of incarceration.
b. Small numbers of offenders are responsible for a disproportionate number of violent and property crimes.
c. Costs of incarceration can be decreased by housing only serious and repetitive offenders.
d. Crime rates will remain relatively stable if serious felons are incarcerated for long periods.
b
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