According to Duwe and Kerschner, boot camps were initially based on the premise that _______________ could jolt offenders into reforming their criminal ways.Moreover, by providing early release to program graduates, boot camps were also conceptualized as a means to help alleviate the problem of prison overcrowding.
A) military regimentation
B) strict discipline
C) strenuous physical activity
D) All of the above

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Boot camps were based on all of the premises listed (military regimentation, strict discipline, and strenuous physical activity) in order to shock offenders into reforming their behavior. They were also intended to address prison overcrowding by offering early release options for program graduates.

According to Duwe and Kerschner, Boot Camps Were Initially Based