6. It has been said that prisons are more concerned about assessing risk and maintaining security than ensuring appropriate treatment for prisoners. A True B False

True<br /><br />Prisons often prioritize assessing risk and maintaining security as their primary functions. The focus is typically on ensuring the safety of both the inmates and the staff, as well as preventing escapes and managing potential threats within the facility. While appropriate treatment and rehabilitation are important aspects of the correctional system, they can sometimes be secondary to the immediate concerns of security and risk management.