Which of the following statements describes the incapacitation effect?
A) the amount of crime prevented by providing treatment to offenders
B) the negative reaction offenders have if they are kept behind bars for too long
C) the amount of crime prevented by keeping offenders behind bars
D) the community member's negative perceptions of offenders increases once offenders are behind bars

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The incapacitation effect refers to the reduction in crime that occurs because offenders are confined and thus prevented from committing crimes in the broader community.

Which of the Following Statements Describes the Incapacitation Effect