"Penal harm" refers to the idea that the system:

A. should intentionally inflict pain on offenders during their imprisonment.
B. must provide additional pain in order for offenders to be truly rehabilitated.
C. should focus its efforts in reducing harm and increasing rehabilitative programs.
D. should allow corporal punishment but not cause permanent harm.


Answer: A

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