New prison inmates often become more serious offenders as they adapt to the culture of the hardened long-term prisoners. This is because prisons are which of the following?

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Prisons are considered agents of socialization where new inmates are introduced to the values, beliefs, and behaviors of long-term prisoners. This process can lead to the adoption of a criminal subculture and escalate their criminal behavior.

New Prison Inmates Often Become More Serious Offenders as They