According to recent BJS surveys, which of the following is true of women prisoners?

A. Female inmates have shorter criminal records than male inmates.
B. Female prisoners are more likely to be serving time for violent crimes.
C. Female prisoners have experienced lesser physical and sexual abuse than the men.
D. Female prisoners seldom resemble male prisoners in ethnic background and age.


Answer: A

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