Which of the following statements accurately reflects an element of the criminal justice system?

a. Just over two-thirds of young middle-aged Latino males (ages 35-55) are either in prison, in jail, or on probation or parole.
b. Just over one-third of all women (all ages) nationally are under correctional supervision.
c. Some one-third of young African-American males (ages 20 -29) nationally are under correctional supervision.
d. Some two-thirds of older Caucasians (ages 55-75) are either in prison, in jail, or on probation or parole.


Answer: c

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