Which of the following statements about labeling theory is true?
A) treating people as offenders increases their criminal involvement
B) labeling victims of crime as victims makes them more vulnerable to future offenders
C) labeling offenders as offenders in public will shame them so they do not commit future crimes
D) offenders that are given numbers instead of names in prison lose their identity

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Labeling theory suggests that labeling individuals as criminals or offenders can lead to increased criminal behavior by reinforcing a criminal identity, rather than deterring it.

Which of the Following Statements About Labeling Theory Is True