The number of individuals who are incarcerated per 100,000 population is known as the ______ rate.

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The question is asking for the rate at which people are incarcerated per 100,000 population. Therefore, the answer is the "incarceration" rate. Recidivism refers to the rate at which individuals return to criminal behavior after release from prison. Rehabilitation refers to programs and activities provided to help individuals in the criminal justice system to reintegrate into society. Penal relates to punishment or penalties imposed on individuals who have committed a crime, but it does not directly relate to the question of the rate of incarceration.

The Number of Individuals Who Are Incarcerated Per 100,000 Population