Corrections is a generic term covering a variety of functions carried out by government agencies having to do with the punishment, treatment, supervision, and management of individuals who have been convicted or accused of criminal offenses.
What will be an ideal response?
Punishment functions as a form of social control. Student responses to the second
part of the question will vary.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.