Sixty days after being sentenced to a secure facility, Robert is brought before the judge again in 60 days and placed on probation. What is the purpose of this tactic?

A. to avoid labeling Robert with a criminal label
B. to ensure Robert can return to school
C. to surprise Robert with “shock probation,” which is intended to shock him into good behavior after getting a small taste of institutionalization
D. to ensure Robert understands the reason he was punished


C. to surprise Robert with “shock probation,” which is intended to shock him into good behavior after getting a small taste of institutionalization

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