According to the propensity explanation, released offenders recidivate soon after their release because:
a. they do not have the resources to provide for themselves so they need to engage in crime to obtain means for survival
b. they have difficulty adjusting to society after life in a total institution
c. they are criminals and will return to crime as soon as possible
d. they are forced engage in crime by their associates
c. they are criminals and will return to crime as soon as possible
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