In a discussion with his friend Julian, Barack argues that prisons are doing a very poor job of rehabilitating inmates. Which of the following would Barack use to substantiate his assertion?
A) He would present statistics that demonstrate crime rates to be at an all-time high.
B) He would present data that shows a high rate of recidivism.
C) He would present data that shows a low rate of recidivism.
D) He would present a trend analysis that shows crime rates are increasing.

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A high rate of recidivism, or the tendency of released inmates to reoffend, would indicate that prisons are not effectively rehabilitating inmates. It suggests that the punishment and confinement is not leading to long-term behavior change. Conversely, a low rate of recidivism would indicate that prisons are doing a better job of rehabilitating inmates. The other answer choices are not relevant to the argument that prisons are failing at rehabilitation.

In a Discussion with His Friend Julian, Barack Argues That