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HudsonKB16

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on: Aug 17, 2018
Explain why there has finally been a slowdown in the incarceration rate in the United States.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match the correctional policy with the stance on crime.
 
  A) Soft on crime
  B) Tough on crime
 
  1) Furlough
  2) Megan's Law
  3) War on Drugs
  4) Diversion courts


Sassygurl126

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A large portion of the career criminals are incarcerated. Many states are using other alternatives to incarceration. Finally, government budgets for corrections are decreasing.

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) A 2) B 3) B 4) A


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