A judge is faced with a case where an individual continues to be arrested for drug possession. This individual continues to go to jail, but they resume drug use when they get out. The judge has decided to show mercy by sending the individual to a rehabilitation facility. The judge is showing mercy by considering which one of the following choices in this situation?
A) Does the policy preclude mercy?
B) Does mercy violate the rights of others?
C) Does mercy violate the safety of others?
D) Would mercy provide behavioral change?

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The judge is showing mercy by understanding that rehabilitation can help change the cycle of drug use and jail time by changing the behavior of the individual with the appropriate help.

A Judge Is Faced with a Case Where an Individual