Corrections: An Overview of the Correctional System

Question 1

Which of the following is a maximum-security correctional facility?

Accepted Answer

Supermax prison

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Work release

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Halfway house

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Community corrections center

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of correctional facility typically used to hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences?

Accepted Answer

Probation

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Jail

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Prison

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Detention center

Question 3

What is the primary goal of corrections, as outlined in the United States criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A combination of rehabilitation, deterrence, and public safety

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To solely punish offenders for their crimes

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To rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society

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To deter crime and protect the public

Question 4

What is the fundamental distinction between a jail and a prison based on the duration of confinement?

Accepted Answer

Prisons typically hold individuals for longer periods than jails

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Jails typically hold individuals for longer periods than prisons

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Jails and prisons hold individuals for approximately the same duration

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The distinction is based on the severity of the crime, not the duration of confinement

Question 5

What is the primary responsibility of the parole board in the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

To determine the eligibility of offenders for conditional release from prison

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To provide rehabilitation services and counseling to offenders on parole

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To supervise and monitor offenders on parole

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To determine the length of an offender's prison sentence

Question 6

How do community-based programs contribute to the goals of the correctional system?

Accepted Answer

Enhance public safety and reduce recidivism

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Isolate offenders from society for punishment

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Generate revenue for the correctional system

Question 7

What was the primary motivation for developing the penitentiary as a form of punishment?

Accepted Answer

To isolate offenders from society

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To provide more effective prisoner control

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To reduce the number of offenders sentenced to death

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To implement more severe physical punishment

Question 8

Which amendment to the US Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Fourteenth Amendment

Question 9

What is the goal of 'restorative justice' approaches to corrections?

Accepted Answer

To repair harm caused by crime and restore relationships between victims, offenders, and the community

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To punish offenders severely for their crimes

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To prevent offenders from committing future crimes

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To provide counseling and support services to offenders

Question 10

What is the role of a probation officer?

Accepted Answer

To supervise offenders in the community

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To investigate and recommend sentences for criminal defendants

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To provide counseling and treatment services to inmates

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To transport offenders to and from court

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of correctional facility?

Accepted Answer

Probation and parole

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Jail

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Prison

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Halfway house

Question 12

The history of corrections in the United States traces its roots back to:

Accepted Answer

The colonial era

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The Civil War

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The Great Depression

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The Civil Rights Movement

Question 13

The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits:

Accepted Answer

Cruel and unusual punishment

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Excessive bail and fines

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Self-incrimination and double jeopardy

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Denial of a fair trial and due process

Question 14

Which type of correctional facility typically holds individuals awaiting trial?

Accepted Answer

Jail

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Prison

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Halfway house

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Parole

Question 15

What is the primary goal of community-based corrections?

Accepted Answer

To reduce recidivism and promote successful reintegration

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To punish offenders more severely than prison

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To isolate offenders from society

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To generate revenue for the government

Question 16

Restorative justice prioritizes which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

Holding the victim and offender accountable

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Removing offenders from society

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Relying primarily on punishment for rehabilitation

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Seeking vengeance for crimes committed

Question 17

What is the primary role of the American Correctional Association (ACA)?

Accepted Answer

Establishing standards for correctional facilities and programs

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Providing funding for correctional programs

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Training correctional officers

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Advocating for the rights of incarcerated individuals

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of prison sentence?

Accepted Answer

Suspended sentence

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Determinate sentence

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Indeterminate sentence

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Life sentence without parole

Question 19

What is considered the primary objective of the prison industrial complex?

Accepted Answer

Profit generation for private corporations

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Promoting social equity

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Protecting society from dangerous individuals

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Rehabilitating offenders and reducing recidivism

Question 20

Which of these proposed correctional reforms is most effective in reducing recidivism, according to research?

Accepted Answer

Expanding community-based programs that provide job training, housing, and mental health services

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Expanding the use of private prisons

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Enforcing mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenses

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Eliminating parole and probation

Question 21

What is the main goal of restorative justice?

Accepted Answer

Mend the damage caused by crimes and rebuild relationships.

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Punish offenders harshly to deter future crimes.

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Rehabilitate offenders and reduce repeat offenses.

Question 22

In correctional facilities, the primary role of victim advocates is to:

Accepted Answer

Offer emotional support and manage cases for victims

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Oversee the release of inmates

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Evaluate offenders' risk levels

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Decide who qualifies for parole

Question 23

What is a key principle guiding effective corrections practices?

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation and reducing repeat offenses

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Focusing solely on punishment

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Community isolation and exclusion

Question 24

Electronic monitoring is a form of community-based corrections that uses electronic technology to track the location and activities of offenders. How effective is electronic monitoring as a correctional strategy?

Accepted Answer

Electronic monitoring is a moderately effective correctional strategy that can provide benefits such as increased surveillance and reduced costs, but its effectiveness varies depending on factors like the offender's risk level and program implementation.

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Electronic monitoring is a highly effective correctional strategy that reduces recidivism and addresses all correctional needs.

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Electronic monitoring is an ineffective correctional strategy that does not reduce recidivism and can have negative consequences for offenders.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a goal of corrections?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive punishment

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Deterrence

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Rehabilitation

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Incapacitation

Question 26

The primary purpose of a jail is to:

Accepted Answer

Hold individuals awaiting trial or sentencing

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Supervise offenders on probation or parole

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Carry out capital punishment

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Provide long-term rehabilitation programs

Question 27

Which characteristic is associated with maximum-security prisons?

Accepted Answer

Heavy security presence and restricted inmate movement

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Extensive rehabilitation programs

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Low staff-to-inmate ratios

Question 28

What is the primary objective of probation?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring and rehabilitating offenders within the community

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Providing extensive mental health treatment

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Isolating offenders from society

Question 29

Restorative justice aims to:

Accepted Answer

Repair the harm caused by crime and rebuild relationships

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Focus solely on offender rehabilitation

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Impose severe penalties on offenders

Question 30

Describe the primary responsibilities of a Correctional Officer.

Accepted Answer

Maintain order and safety, supervise and control inmates within correctional facilities.

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Provide therapeutic interventions and counseling services to inmates.

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Determine the length and type of sentences for convicted offenders.

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Advocate for the legal rights and welfare of inmates.

Question 31

Which type of correctional facility is the most prevalent in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Local jail

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Boot camp

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State prison

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Federal prison

Question 32

What is the overarching goal of the correctional system?

Accepted Answer

Protect society and rehabilitate offenders to reduce recidivism.

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Provide retribution for victims and families of crime.

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Generate revenue for the government through fines and fees.

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Incapacitate and punish offenders to deter crime.

Question 33

Which form of punishment has been utilized the longest within the US correctional system?

Accepted Answer

Incarceration (imprisonment)

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Capital punishment (death penalty)

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Probation

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Fines

Question 34

Identify the type of prison designed for high-risk and dangerous offenders.

Accepted Answer

Supermax prison

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Minimum-security prison

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Medium-security prison

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Work release facility

Question 35

Which element is crucial for the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in corrections?

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practices and interventions

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Punitive and harsh disciplinary measures

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Isolation and solitary confinement

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Lengthy prison sentences

Question 36

Provide an example of a community-based correctional program.

Accepted Answer

Probation

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Capital punishment (death penalty)

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Fines

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Imprisonment

Question 37

Discuss a major criticism of the 'war on drugs' policies.

Accepted Answer

Excessive incarceration rates, particularly among nonviolent drug offenders.

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Improved public safety outcomes

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Strengthened international cooperation against drug trafficking

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Reduced drug availability and use

Question 38

What is a central goal of restorative justice in the context of corrections?

Accepted Answer

Repairing harm caused by crime and fostering healing for victims, offenders, and the community.

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Reducing recidivism rates through rehabilitation and support

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Imposing strict punishments and deterring future offenses

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Protecting society from dangerous criminals

Question 39

Which type of correctional facility is designed for short-term detention of individuals awaiting trial or sentencing?

Accepted Answer

Jail

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Halfway house

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Prison

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Boot camp

Question 40

A key challenge facing the US correctional system is:

Accepted Answer

Overcrowding

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Lack of staff training

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Political interference

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Insufficient funding

Question 41

Protections against cruel and unusual punishment within the US correctional system are ensured by which Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment

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Sixth Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

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Fourteenth Amendment

Question 42

Probation is a type of:

Accepted Answer

Community-based correctional program

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Prison sentence

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Supervised release

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Capital punishment

Question 43

Which theory of punishment emphasizes the need for retribution and deterrence rather than rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Just deserts

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Restorative justice

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Rehabilitation

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Community policing

Question 44

An essential element of effective rehabilitation programs in correctional facilities is:

Accepted Answer

Education and job training

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Restricting basic necessities

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Solitary confinement

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Corporal punishment

Question 45

Restorative justice in corrections aims to:

Accepted Answer

Focus on healing the harm caused by crime and promoting reconciliation

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Protect society from dangerous criminals

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Punish offenders with the maximum penalty allowed by law

Question 46

Which of the following professionals is responsible for providing direct supervision and care to inmates in a correctional facility?

Accepted Answer

Correctional officer

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Probation officer

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Police officer

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Parole officer

Question 47

A potential consequence of mass incarceration on individuals and communities includes:

Accepted Answer

Increased recidivism and disruption of family structures

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Reduced government spending on social programs

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Improved public safety

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Enhanced rehabilitation opportunities

Question 48

Which of the following is not a stated purpose of the correctional system?

Accepted Answer

To rehabilitate offenders solely

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To protect society

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To punish offenders

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To deter crime

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of probation?

Accepted Answer

To enable offenders to serve their sentences in a community setting under supervision

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To exclusively rehabilitate offenders

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To punish offenders for their crimes

Question 50

Parole is primarily intended to:

Accepted Answer

Provide supervision, guidance and support to offenders released from prison

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Exclusively rehabilitate offenders

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Punish offenders for their crimes

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of a widely used correctional rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

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Boot camp

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Solitary confinement

Question 52

What is the fundamental difference between mandatory and discretionary sentencing?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory sentences are legally required, whereas discretionary sentences provide judges with sentencing latitude.

Answer

Discretionary sentences are legally required, while mandatory sentences are determined by judges.

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Mandatory sentences are for violent crimes, while discretionary sentences are for non-violent offenses.

Question 53

A major criticism of the 'tough on crime' approach to corrections is that it:

Accepted Answer

Has contributed to mass incarceration as well as racial disparities within the criminal justice system.

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Has solely made communities safer

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Has significantly reduced crime rates.

Question 54

Regarding the future of corrections, it is likely that:

Accepted Answer

There is no singular definitive answer, but there is a growing emphasis on rehabilitation, diversion programs, and reducing recidivism.

Answer

Prisons will be eliminated in favor of exclusive community-based corrections.

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Sentencing will become significantly more lenient.