Which of the following assertions is probably the least likely reason for increased incarceration rates in recent years?
a. increased crime rates
b. policies that promote longer sentences
c. limited availability to alternatives to prison
d. laws that mandate prison sentences for certain crimes
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).