Which statement is a claim made by the abolitionist movement?
A) The current prison system is too focused on crimes which occur in prisons rather than beyond them.
B) Despite obstacles,prisons are a suitable setting for rehabilitation efforts.
C) The current prison system is too focused on restitution.
D) The punitive response directs attention away from the social experiences that lead to offending.

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The statement that "the punitive response directs attention away from the social experiences that lead to offending" is aligned with the beliefs of the abolitionist movement, which argues that a focus on punishment is insufficient for addressing the root causes of crime and calls for the eventual elimination of prisons altogether. Options A and C do not explicitly align with the goals of the abolitionist movement. Option B could be viewed as a claim made by some advocates of rehabilitation, but does not necessarily align with the larger goals of the abolitionist movement.

Which Statement Is a Claim Made by the Abolitionist Movement