Author Question: In total, between juvenile and adult institutions, Trevor has spent over 20 years of his life ... (Read 60 times)

nummyann · **on:** Aug 12, 2018

In total, between juvenile and adult institutions, Trevor has spent over 20 years of his life incarcerated. His family cannot understand why he continues to commit crime. They are concerned that he will not be able to remain a law-abiding citizen. What does the research say about the effect of incarceration and an offender's likeliness to repeat criminal behavior?

a. Most offenders are rearrested within 1 year of their release from prison.
b. Most offenders are rearrested within 3 years of their release from prison.
c. Most offenders are rearrested within 10 years of their release from prison.
d. Most offenders are never rearrested once released from prison.

Question 2

At the preliminary hearing, formal charges are read, defendants are informed of their constitutional rights, bail is considered, and a trial date is established.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false