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Professionalism in a women’s prison is defined as: a. a commitment to develop programming for inmates. b. a desire to treat inmates with dignity and respect. c. a commitment to engage staff in prison management and operations. d. all of […]

The American Correctional Association’s Code of Ethics has contributed to: a. higher recidivism rates. b. lower recidivism rates. c. an emphasis on ethics and integrity. d. higher unemployment rates in corrections. Which case decided that private prison corporations are shielded […]

Minority youths accused of delinquent acts are less likely than white youths to be diverted from the court system into informal sanctions. a. True b. False By the start of the 20th century, women represented about ____________________ percent of wardens […]

A type of probation in which the probationer is not supervised is: a. shock probation. b. deferred probation. c. split probation. d. bench probation. Under mandatory minimum sentencing policies, the legislature may prohibit defendants convicted of certain violent crimes from […]

Nonsecure residences that provide counseling, education, job training, and family living are known as: a. group homes. b. wilderness programs. c. residential programs. d. boot camps. Intermediate sanctions fall along a continuum ranging from the least intrusive (fines and community […]

An inmate who is treated fairly and with respect is much less likely to become a security problem than a prisoner who feels humiliated and abused by staff. a. True b. False Governor Jones is interested in passing a law […]

Prison gangs exist in every state correctional system in addition to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. a. True b. False The case of McClesky v. Kemp (1987) was the first landmark case of its kind to bring a halt to […]

Males make up more than ____percent of sentenced prisoners. a. 70 b. 90 c. 80 d. 75 Programs that allow youthful offenders to live at home while receiving services in the community are known as: a. group homes. b. wilderness […]

The primary form of community treatment used by the juvenile justice system is: a. incarceration. b. probation. c. house arrest. d. none of these choices. Substance-involved inmates and sex offenders are considered: a. special offense inmates. b. special needs inmates. […]

Warden Cox is experiencing high levels of violence and inmate disorder in his institution. He met with his senior correctional officers to discuss a strategy on how to handle the situation. Also included in the meeting was the legal advisor […]

____________________ are state and federal statutes that require convicted sex offenders to register with local police and to notify law enforcement authorities whenever they move to a new location. a. Megan’s Laws b. Adam Walsh Child Protection Registry Laws c. […]

Former inmates who get and keep a job are more likely to succeed on parole than those who are unemployed. a. True b. False Institutions that control all aspects of those confined there are called a(an): a. absolute institution. b. […]

Every state maintains an independent juvenile system that is based on: a. a policy of treatment. b. rehabilitation. c. care for needy children. d. all of these choices. Donald is an “old-timer” in prison. He is serving a 50-year sentence […]

Prison gangs originated with the arrests and convictions of street gang members in the: a. 1940s. b. 1990s. c. 1980s. d. 1960s. A program to divert drug abusers from the criminal justice system into specialized support services is known as: […]

Forfeiture involves the government seizing property that was derived from or used in criminal activity. a. True b. False A ____________________ is a prison in which persons found guilty of a felony are isolated from normal society. a. bridewell b. […]

Determinate sentencing reform has been implemented in every state. a. True b. False The ____________________is acorrectional approach aimed at returning offenders to the community as soon as possible. a. reintegrative philosophy b. reintegrative shaming c. rehabilitation philosophy d. reinstatement philosophy […]

The juvenile and the adult court use proof beyond a reasonable doubt as the standard for evidence. a. True b. False The justice system is expensive to run because its employees number about: a. 2.4 million. b. 1.5 million. c. […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 12 REFERENCES: The History of Corrections: From Vengeance to Reform LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CORT.SIEG.16.01.02 – Define the early prison reformers and what they contributed KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 52. Maconochie succeeded far better than could […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Which of the following were prisons established by the Church in the Middle Ages for those involved in offensive acts such as incest and magic? a. bridewells b. houses of corrections […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Any means to correct an offender’s character, habits, attitudes, or behaviors to overcome his or her propensity to commit crime is known as: a. correctional treatment. b. a punishment. c. a […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Parole is: a. only offered to an offender prior to serving time in prison. b. only offered to nonviolent offenders. c. the conditional release from confinement of an offender serving an […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 12 b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Special Offense Inmates LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CORT.SIEG.16.12.02 – Recognize what challenges and problems sex offenders bring to the prison KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 53. It is rare for federal […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Prisoners who actively participate in prison-based drug treatment programs have: a. more fights with other inmates. b. better prison adjustment that those in the general population. c. more rules infractions. d. […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. The number of prisoners on death row nationwide is: a. approximately 3,000. b. approximately 50,000. c. approximately 15,000. d. approximately 100,00. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: Capital Punishment as a Sentence LEARNING OBJECTIVES: […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. The primary responsibility of the juvenile justice system is to: a. deal with minors who violate the criminal law. b. provide parenting classes to parents of juvenile offenders. c. let juveniles […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. What is a set of character strengths and personal values directed at providing the highest quality service to others in the workplace? a. elitism b. ethics c. morality d. professionalism ANSWER: […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Sentence types and lengths are typically created by a: a. police department. b. governor. c. panel of judges. d. legislative body. ANSWER: d REFERENCES: Actors in the Sentencing Process LEARNING OBJECTIVES: […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Individuals who would agree to make themselves responsible for offenders who had been released from custody are called: a. sureties. b. entities. c. trustees. d. fallons. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: The Development […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 12 53. Deferred prosecution programs appear to be a good option for most first offenders because they avoid the stigma of a criminal record and reduce the volume of persons going through the […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 12 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CORT.SIEG.16.04.04 – Identify the sanctions as an add-on to probation and what they contribute to intermediate sanctions KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 50. One of the trends during the 1980s was the […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. According to the text, citizens are most concerned about the high rate of probationers’____________________. a. prior crimes b. recidivism c. drug use d. apathy ANSWER: b REFERENCES: Intermediate Sanctions LEARNING OBJECTIVES: […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. What level of institution touches the lives of more individuals than any other penal institution? a. jail b. prison c. halfway house d. day reporting center ANSWER: a REFERENCES: Contemporary Jails […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Prisons in the U.S. cost taxpayers _____ annually. a. $500 million b. $40 billion c. $10 billion d. $ 750 million ANSWER: b REFERENCES: Prisons LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CORT.SIEG.16.06.01 – Identify the […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Institutions that control all aspects of those confined there are called a(an): a. absolute institution. b. complete institution. c. isolation institution. d. total institution. ANSWER: d REFERENCES: Entering Prison LEARNING OBJECTIVES: […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 12 52. An effective classification system can help ensure safe environments for staff and inmates. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Entering Prison LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CORT.SIEG.16.07.01 – Describe the relationship between classification […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Almost half of the women in prison today under mandatory sentencing laws have been convicted of: a. murder. b. theft. c. kidnapping. d. conspiracy. ANSWER: d REFERENCES: Rise of Women’s Imprisonment […]

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Views on inmates’ rights include: a. the legalistic/due process view. b. the crime control view. c. the humanistic view. d. all of these choices. ANSWER: d REFERENCES: What Do We Mean […]

Biometrics is the use of carpentry skills training for jail inmates in order to increase employment placement upon release. a. True b. False Inmates who endured the rigors of confinement with dignity were known as: a. merchants. b. real men. […]

Which is the goal of punishment that is designed to prevent others from committing similar crimes? a. deterrence b. incapacitation c. rehabilitation d. restoration Home confinement: a. can lower recidivism rates. b. can be cost effective. c. is labor intensive […]

What type of terrorism promotes the interest of a minority ethnic or religious group that believes it has been persecuted under majority rule and wishes to carve out its own independent homeland? a. nationalist terrorism b. political terrorism c. retributive […]

The Federal Bureau of Prisons was established in: a. 1965. b. 1940. c. 1970. d. 1930. Blood-related relatives are called fictive families in the prison environment. a. True b. False Answer: False Governor Jones is interested in passing a law […]

The first state to establish a jail was: a. Virginia. b. Maryland. c. New York. d. Georgia. Security threat groups include prison gangs. a. True b. False Answer: True Howard is being transferred from the county jail to the state […]

Parolees may be subjected to searches by parole officers and police. a. True b. False The setting of justice policy is aided by the ____________________ branch of government a. judicial b. executive c. legislative d. societal Answer: b Inmates who […]

Inmates on death row are not allowed to have visitors. a. True b. False Women comprise one-third of all jail employees. a. True b. False Answer: True Jessica is 15 years old. She is always fighting with her parents over […]

After inmates are stripped and searched, they may become: a. depressed. b. violent. c. uncooperative. d. noisy. The most common type of treatment for mental health problems in correctional facilities is: a. group therapy. b. taking prescribed medication. c. shock […]

Ted just entered the reception center of his state’s correctional system. He is about to begin his 10-year prison sentence for the crime of armed robbery. During his classification, it becomes evident that Ted is in need of a wide […]

Intermediate sanctions are beneficial in that they: a. are a cost-saving alternative. b. serve the needs of certain offenders. c. help reduce prison overcrowding. d. all of these. Sally is a new recruit in a state correctional academy class. She […]

Criminal forfeiture can occur only after: a. taxes are paid. b. an arrest is made. c. charges are filed. d. conviction. The interpretation of laws is done by the ____________________ branch of government. a. judicial b. executive c. legislative d. […]

____________________ takes place when an offender is referred to a program and the completion of this program will enable him or her to avoid criminal prosecution. A prison with a zonal security system to control inmate movement is a: a. […]