Two federal medium-security prisons are located one hour from one another and house the same number of inmates. Inmates housed in Prison A want to be transferred to Prison B where the dynamics of institutional life are less harsh. What concept does this scenario exemplify?

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This scenario exemplifies the "continuum of correctional institutions," which refers to the range of different correctional environments and conditions that can exist within the prison system, leading inmates to prefer one institution over another based on perceived differences in conditions or treatment.

Two Federal Medium-Security Prisons Are Located One Hour from One