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The difference between a frame-up and a set-up is that in a set-up the person doing the set-up is a. not a law enforcement officer b. a law enforcement officer c. a judge d. is not a judge Home invasion […]

The witness protection program created in 1970 provides new identities and relocation for witnesses a. and their families in both state and federal criminal prosecutions of organized crime b. and their families in federal criminal prosecutions of organized crime c. […]

Scott “too tough” Rudy finds out that his girlfriend is cheating on him with his best friend. Scott “too tough” goes over to his best friend’s house and finds his girlfriend is there and is engaged in sexual acts with […]

Which of the following statements is true in regards to transference? a. Transference is most likely to occur in the therapeutic relationship when the client is distressed. b. Transference occurs in the therapeutic setting and other settings of a client’s […]

When… 1) clients begin talking about others rather than themselves, 2) the therapeutic process becomes repetitive or intellectualized, or 3) clients become compliant or lose their initiative: a. The client’s conflict is being reenacted. b. The client is engaging in […]

As children develop and grow older, families face the developmental task of having to shift from a primary focus of providing security to promoting ________ a. happiness. b. responsibility. c. individuation. d. intimacy. According to Harry S. Sullivan’s Interpersonal Therapy: […]

When families have cross-generational alliances, children may: a. Learn to be responsible and individuate. b. Associate anxiety and guilt with achievements and outside commitments. c. Gain an exaggerated sense of their own importance. d. Both b and c. One reason […]

One of the most effective ways therapists can help their clients change is to: a. Offer advice and reassurance. b. Validate and confirm their subjective experience. c. Give them concrete ways to behave differently. d. Encourage them to see that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

____________________ 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

____________________ 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. […]

Suicide is a serious problem in policing. Crime analysis goes hand-in-hand with community-oriented policing and problem-oriented policing. Answer: T If a certain examination results in the vast majority of females failing that test while the vast majority of males passed […]

Studies indicate that people who engage in ____________________ are much more likely to be the victims of police shootings. The ______________ of 1919 was one of the most significant events in the history of policing, and it increased interest in […]

____________________ is the indirect result of policies or practices that are not intended to discriminate but do, in fact, discriminate. A(n) ____________________ investigation is an investigation in which an investigator assumes a different identity in order to obtain information or […]

The governmental power to make or enforce laws in Indian country is divided among federal, state, and tribal governments. AFIS stands for ____________________. Answer: automated fingerprint identification systems Search warrants are necessary for all searches by police officers. Answer: F […]

Nine of ten local law enforcement agencies perform drug enforcement functions. Noble cause corruption refers to situations where a police officer bends the rules to attain the “right” result. Answer: T ____________________ was established to administer the grant money provided […]

Section 287 (g) of the 1996 Immigration and Nationality Act allows deputization of local police officers to help enforce federal immigration laws. ______________ isa term popularized in the late 1990s to refer to police units organized in a more militaristic […]

Assigning a larger number of uniformed officers to an area to deal with a particular crime problem is called ____________________. In ____________________, officers dressed in civilian clothes try to intermingle in an area and patrol it on foot or in […]

Trace evidence is analyzed by the ____________________ section of the crime lab. National research strongly supports the short-term efforts of DARE, but the long-term success relative to drug avoidance is mixed. Answer: T One standard to determine how police officers […]

Describe the role of the FTO in the training process. Answer: Student answers may vary. The three corporate strategies for policing identified by Harvard’s Executive Sessions on Policing are traditional policing, community policing, and problem-solving policing. The latest in the […]

U.S. law enforcement has developed over the years based on a philosophy of local control. The Hispanic community is composed of many different ____________. Answer: cultures In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of multi-agency investigative […]

____________________ is enforcement efforts made against terrorist organizations. The head of the police agency is usually termed the ___________________. Answer: Chief of Police Police Commissioner The standard necessary for a police officer to make an arrest is known as ____________________. […]

In the early days of female policing, women were normally used in only three actual police-related jobs: juvenile work, guarding female prisoners, and ____________________ crimes. The primary instrument governing employment equality, as well as all equality, in U.S. society is […]

The number of officers or subordinates a supervisor can supervise effectively is called: a. chain of command b. organizational index c. span of control d. effective level of supervision According to your text, which racial group despite efforts is poorly […]