Two assumptions underlie rehabilitation theory. The first assumption is that forces beyond offenders' control cause them to commit crimes. The second assumption is that

a. criminal behavior is primarily a medical problem that can be cured with the correct drugs

b. rehabilitation requires long-term incarceration and intense treatment.
c. therapy by experts can change offenders (not just their behavior) so that they won't want to commit any more crimes.
d. sometimes the cure for criminality involves large doses of pain.


c

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