According to statistics compiled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice,which two characteristics are often shared by inmates in state prisons?
A) Illiteracy and mental retardation
B) Poor education levels and substance abuse
C) Mental retardation and having been abused as a child
D) Having been abused as a child and illiteracy
E) Lack of religious faith and poverty

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The statistics compiled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate that poor education levels and substance abuse are commonly shared characteristics among inmates in state prisons. Illiteracy and abuse as a child are also contributing factors, but not as prevalent as poor education and substance abuse. Lack of religious faith and poverty are not mentioned as contributing characteristics in the given statistics.

According to Statistics Compiled by the Texas Department of Criminal