Which of the following statements is true about halfway houses?

A. They provide offenders with a permanent (e.g., 15-year) period of highly structured and supportive living.
B. They are specifically designed for offenders and exclude all other populations, such as those with mental disorders or drug addictions.
C. They became part of the intermediate sanctions movement in the 1980s and are now used in conjunction with other intermediate sanctions.
D. They provide a less controlled environment than is possible with traditional probation and parole.


Answer: C

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