Which of the following positive results has been shown by research into the effectiveness of intensive probation supervision?
A. Offenders under intensive probation supervision were less likely than on regular probation to commit a crime.
B. Probationers on intensive probation supervision were rearrested for less serious crimes than offenders on regular probation.
C. Offenders on intensive probation supervision were more likely to believe that their chances of getting caught for a crime while on probation were high.
D. Intensive probation supervision was found to be more cost-effective than regular probation.
C. Offenders on intensive probation supervision were more likely to believe that their chances of getting caught for a crime while on probation were high.
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