Author Question: Advocates of rehabilitation argue a. recidivism can best be reduced by placing the offender in ... (Read 124 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Advocates of rehabilitation argue

a. recidivism can best be reduced by placing the offender in prison so she or he is unable to commit further crimes.
b. research shows incarceration deters crime.
c. criminal behavior can be reduced by changing the criminal.
d. incarceration is more cost effective than probation or parole.

Question 2

The principle of deterrence is based on the assumption that

a. offenders act spontaneously when committing crime.
b. individuals who commit crimes will continue to commit more crimes, even after serving time in prison.
c. get-tough policies will result in other social problems.
d. potential offenders weigh the costs and benefits of their actions.