The most pressing problem in corrections today is ______.

A) the rise of the restorative justice model
B) rapid decline in correctional populations
C) prison population explosions
D) the failure of drug treatment programs

Restorative Justice

A system of criminal justice that focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large.

Correctional Populations

Individuals who are incarcerated in jails, prisons, or other correctional facilities, including those under probation or parole supervision.

Prison Population Explosions

A significant and rapid increase in the number of inmates housed within prison facilities, often leading to overcrowding and resource strain.