A state criminal justice task force is evaluating the use of incarceration as a punishment for serious offenses. Which of the following recommendations would directly address concerns about the sustainability and effectiveness of incarceration? A.) Increasing prison sentences for homicides to lower the overall incarceration rate B.) Extending mandatory minimum sentences to ensure harsher punishments for serious crimes C.) Increasing funding for prisons to address overcrowding while maintaining current incarceration practices D.) Expanding alternative sentencing options such as probation or restorative justice programs