Author Question: The use of prisons as a criminal sanction has increased, in part, because of the public's increasing ... (Read 66 times)

LaDunn · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

The use of prisons as a criminal sanction has increased, in part, because of the public's increasing fear of crime, decreasing tolerance of criminals, and demand for tougher sentencing laws.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Currently, the U.S. public disagrees that confinement facilities are the most effective way to protect the public, punish criminals, and deter them from committing further crimes after release.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.