Why are condoms often banned in jails?

a. Although they do occur, prison rapes are not a frequent occurrence in jails.
b. Prison officials monitor sexually transmitted infection rates in prisoners very closely, thus minimizing the need for condom usage.
c. Since condoms are not 100% effective in preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, many prison officials feel that condoms are a waste of prison resources.
d. Many prison officials feel that allowing condoms would send a message that homosexuality is condoned.


ANS: D

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