Asked by Katelyn Roberts on Jul 03, 2024
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In the federal prison system,______ of females have been convicted of a drug-related offense,while ______ of men in federal prison are serving time for drug-related offenses.
A) 25% and 14%
B) 14% and 25%
C) 56% and 47%
D) 47% and 56%
Drug-Related Offense
Criminal acts that involve the illegal possession, use, sale, or distribution of drugs.
Federal Prison System
This system comprises all the penitentiaries, correctional institutions, and detention facilities operated by the federal government for incarcerating individuals convicted of federal crimes.
- Investigate the influence of social regulations, such as the war on drugs, on the composition of prison populations and the efficacy of the criminal justice system.
- Evaluate trends concerning individuals in custody, notably the growth in female incarceration and the establishment of additional prisoner categories.
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Octavio LimpiasJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
C) 56% of females have been convicted of a drug-related offense, while 47% of men in federal prison are serving time for drug-related offenses. This reflects the significant portion of the prison population, for both genders, that is incarcerated due to drug-related offenses, with a higher percentage among females.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the influence of social regulations, such as the war on drugs, on the composition of prison populations and the efficacy of the criminal justice system.
- Evaluate trends concerning individuals in custody, notably the growth in female incarceration and the establishment of additional prisoner categories.