Which of the following is false regarding the success of probation?
a. National data indicate that only 30 percent of probationers are successful in completing their probationary sentence.
b. Most revocations occur for technical violations during the first three months of probation
c. Felons who receive probation are less likely to recidivate than felons who are sent to prison for committing similar crimes.
d. Incarcerating offenders increases the likelihood of recidivism.
a
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