Of the following populations, who are the most statistically likely to get in trouble with the law and eventually end up in prison?
A) the mentally ill
B) children of people who have been incarcerated
C) spouses of people who have been incarcerated
D) indigent people

Question

Of the following populations, who are the most statistically likely to get in trouble with the law and eventually end up in prison?​
A) ​the mentally ill
B) ​children of people who have been incarcerated
C) ​spouses of people who have been incarcerated
D) ​indigent people

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Children of people who have been incarcerated are statistically more likely to end up in prison themselves due to a variety of factors such as lack of parental support, exposure to criminal behavior, and poverty. While the other populations listed may also have higher rates of involvement with the criminal justice system, B is the most statistically supported.

Of the Following Populations, Who Are the Most Statistically Likely