Question

In the American legal system, "boot camps" are usually meant for

A) felons.

B) juveniles.

C) female prisoners.

D) violent criminals.

Answer 1

Boot camps, a common sentencing tactic since the 1980s, are designed to regiment juvenile offenders into a life of order and discipline, much like military boot camp. This is offered for first time offenders instead of jail time or probation.

Answer 2

The answer is B. In the American legal system, "boot camps" are usually meant for juveniles. Boot camps are the government action as a correctional and penal system for offenders especially juveniles. They are modeled based on military recruitment training. Boot camps are criticized due to its lethal way of traumatizing children and teens.