The last case of the day involves a 16-year-old high school dropout who was convicted of auto theft. He had no prior record and says that he dropped out of high school to help his family but has not been able to find work. You are convinced that he only stole the car out of economic need. You hand down a sentence consisting of probation, with a condition of attending job training. Your goal is to help the offender improve his chances at landing a job, which should help keep him away from crime. This decision reflects the ________________ ethic.
A)just deserts
B)expiation
C)treatment
D)social contract

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The decision reflects the treatment ethic, which focuses on addressing the underlying issues (such as lack of job skills) that contribute to criminal behavior, with the goal of rehabilitating the offender and preventing future crimes.

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