Selective confinement_______________?
Correct answer: A. does keep "hard core" criminals off the street
- A. does keep "hard core" criminals off the street
- B. cannot keep "hard core" criminals off the street
- C. is an effort to address the problem of one-time criminals
- D. maximizes effective use of prison bed space
Explanation
Selective confinement, or selective incapacitation, targets persistent and dangerous offenders for imprisonment so they cannot commit offences in the community. It is not primarily designed for one-time offenders.
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