Which of the following proposals for reform of the Canadian penal system is based on insights of the labelling theory of deviance?
A) diversion from the criminal justice system
B) expansion of the Canadian prison system
C) rehabilitation during a prison term
D) removal of parole from Canadian law

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Diversion from the criminal justice system is based on the insights of the labelling theory of deviance, which suggests that labelling individuals as criminals can lead to further deviance. Diversion aims to avoid such labelling by keeping individuals out of the criminal justice system.

Which of the Following Proposals for Reform of the Canadian