The use of boot camps to treat young offenders was not successful primarily because:
A) there was not adequate funding for the amount of programming needed.
B) the law prevented youth from being kept as long as was necessary for rehabilitation.
C) the camps did not teach youth the skills necessary to succeed outside of the camps.
D) they were not harsh enough in their treatment of the offenders.

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Boot camps were focused on punishment and discipline rather than rehabilitating young offenders, and did not provide much in the way of education, vocational training or mental health counseling, which are all vital skills for success outside of the camp environment.

The Use of Boot Camps to Treat Young Offenders Was