Multiple Choice
Which of the following accurately describes recidivism?
A) attempts to use correctional supervision to help criminals reenter society
B) is a philosophy of punishment driven by a passion for revenge
C) involves an offender committing additional crimes after being punished
D) sees human behavior based on a cost/benefit analysis
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