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Q: In this type of group, no new members are added for the predetermined duration of its life. a. A homogeneous group b. A heterogeneous group c. An open group d. A closed group

Q: Discuss some of the events that occurred between 1960 and 1990 that continue to influence modern policing.

Q: Elaborate on the roles and perception of early U.S. police agencies and the impact of professionalism on this perception.

Q: In agency settings where clients are often court-ordered to a group, all of the following apply EXCEPT a. the initial group meeting can be structured as an information and screening session if prior screening is impossible. b. the group leader can still attempt to meet with each client for a pregroup interview rather than a formal screening session. c. screening may be impractical. d. screening should be a two-way process and take place before every session.

Q: Elaborate on the problems confronting today's police departments. How do these compare to the challenges faced during early days of policing?

Q: Establishing________ is vital to the continued development of the group. Without it, group interaction will be superficial, little self-exploration will take place, constructive challenging of one another will not occur, and the group will operate under the handicap of hidden feelings. a. the leader's skill in teaching members about group process b. the motivation of members to work hard c. the degree of enthusiasm of the group leader d. trust

Q: Which is not a right that is lost by convicted felons? a. The right to remain married (divorce can be granted to the spouse) b. The right to hold public office c. Parental rights d. Medical rights

Q: Elaborate on the English roots of policing, with a discussion of how this history has influenced the structure, duties, and functions of modern U.S. policing.

Q: The basic criterion for the selection of group members is a. whether they will contribute to the group or whether they will be counterproductive. b. whether they are dependent or independent personalities. c. the absence of any neurotic symptoms. d. the degree to which the group leader likes the person.

Q: Which factors have been linked to recidivism? a. A history of physical and sexual abuse b. Maintenance of criminal peer association c. Harboring of aggressive feelings d. All of the above have been linked to recidivism.

Q: Which is false about the effectiveness of parole? a. More than half of incarcerated offenders return to prison shortly after their release. b. Rearrest of offenders is most common in the first 6 months after release. c. Sixty percent of parolees return to prison within 3 years of their release. d. The failure rate of parolees has dramatically decreased over the past 10 years.

Q: This type of group represents a microcosm of the social structure that exists in the everyday world and offers participants the opportunity to experiment with new behaviors, develop social skills, and get feedback from many diverse sources. a. A homogeneous group b. A heterogeneous group c. An endogenous group d. An androgynous group

Q: In the 1300's the______ was created to assist the shire reeve in controlling the county.

Q: Using mathematical models______ can identify up to 250 characters (minutiae) of a fingerprint.

Q: A group that is composed of people who are similar in age, type of problem, and personality characteristics can be called a. a homogeneous group. b. a heterogeneous group. c. an endogenous group. d. an androgynous group.

Q: In recent years, the view of correctional officers has changed to the one where they: a. have the most dangerous job in the United States. b. are seen as ruthless and individuals that enjoy their power. c. are viewed as public servants. d. are social workers.

Q: There is an increased risk of breach of confidentiality when members of a counseling group engage in social media. Given the widespread use of social media today, how can you best prepare members to establish appropriate boundaries with their online behavior? What are some potential consequences of failing to prepare members for this?

Q: Withholding medical treatment is a violation of the ____ Constitutional Amendment. a. First b. Fourth c. Eighth d. Fourteenth

Q: Which case forced the Corrections Department to upgrade prison medical facilities? a. Procunier v. Martinez b. Nolan v. Fitzpatrick c. Newman v. Alabama d. Bounds v. Smith

Q: Courts have ruled that inmates are entitled to have legal materials and resources available to assist them in filing complaints, which includes: a. a trained and bar-certified lawyer employed by prison/jail. b. law students who are willing to donate their time to assist inmates. c. a law professor from a local school who is paid to assist inmates. d. an inmate who can assist in legal matters, sometime called a jailhouse lawyer.

Q: The____is a public-private partnership geared primarily toward equipping the private sector with information and training to defend against terrorism.

Q: Identify the rights of group participants.

Q: Essentially an outfit that controlled the Mexican border, the _____agencies formed.

Q: The Gun Control act of 1968 and the Organized Crime control act of 1970 gave the ______importation, and criminal misuse of various commodities.

Q: What was the most widely used device or legislation to bring prisoners' complaints before state and federal courts in the late 1960s? a. The Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment b. The dictates of the Percy Amendment c. The National Corrections Act of 1965 d. The Federal Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 1983

Q: Describe what you would do to address informed consent from the beginning of a group.

Q: Describe a few key ethical issues you anticipate you will encounter in your work as a group leader.

Q: According to the ____ theory, collective violence may also be caused by prison mismanagement, lack of strong security, and inadequate control of prison officials. a. administrative control b. administrative balance c. inmate administrative d. inmate balance

Q: The "hands-off doctrine" refers to: a. the inmate code for handling prison snitches. b. the passive federal court approach to inmate complaints prior to the 1960s. c. a correctional policy of segregating HIV-infected inmates from the mainstream population. d. the court ruling that forbid the use of corporal punishment in prison.

Q: Discuss the ethical and professional issues in regards to each of the following statements.1) A group counselor says that she sees nothing wrong in dating a former group member.2) A group leader does not attend to the informed consent process, since the participants are involuntary members.3) A leader allows one member to dominate the group and does not intervene when this member monopolizes the group's time.4) A group leader promises absolute confidentiality to the members of the group.

Q: _____are typically set up for the purpose of sharing information and intelligence emphasizing terrorism prevention and crime fighting with extensive use of technology

Q: If safety is lacking in a group, members who have been subjected to ____________ may be revictimized when they explore their experiences in the group. a. professional training standards b. social injustices c. confidentiality d. competence

Q: _____gives the police the power to analyze detailed visuals of crime patterns.

Q: Which theory of collective inmate violence attributes the problem to abrupt crackdowns or changes in inmate freedoms that are implemented by prison administrators? a. The administrative control theory b. The responsibility theory c. The inmate balance theory d. The hands-off doctrine

Q: Confidentiality and privacy issues take on special considerations when group members and their therapists communicate with each other a. on the telephone. b. in the office before or after a session. c. through written letters. d. online and when group members communicate with other members via the Internet.

Q: The ____assists local and state authorities in investigating illegal drug use.

Q: If group members can prove that personal injury or psychological harm was caused by a leader's failure to render proper service, either through negligence or ignorance, the leader is open to a. transference. b. countertransference. c. a malpractice suit. d. competence.

Q: Which is not a factor contributing to individual violence in prison? a. History of prior violence b. Age c. Psychological factors d. Prison mismanagement

Q: The _____are responsible for fugitive investigations.

Q: In adapting to a female institution, a common practice is: a. resorting to extreme violence and victimization. b. marrying other inmates while in the employ of the state department of corrections. c. becoming a snitch for the correctional officers. d. self-mutilation or carving.

Q: Secret Service is a branch of the Department of ______.

Q: In 1326 the office of ______was created to assist the shire reeve in controlling the county

Q: _____ refers to unresolved personal problems, whichcan be projected onto the members of a group. a. Countertransference b. Competence c. Transference d. Malpractice

Q: As the 18thcentury began, rising crime rates encouraged a new form of private paid police called______, who were able to profit both legally and criminally from the lack of formal police departments.

Q: _____ refers to the unconscious process whereby members project onto you, the group leader, past feelings or attitudes that they had toward significant people in their lives. a. Countertransference b. Competence c. Transference d. Malpractice

Q: Which is not a common form of inmate vocational program in use today? a. Work release b. Private prison enterprise c. Furlough programs d. Convict-leasing

Q: What is the best estimate of the rate of HIV infection among state and federal prison inmates? a. 2 percent b. 5 percent c. 10 percent d. 25 percent

Q: ASGW's "Best Practice Guidelines" suggests all of the following ways to enhance your level of competence as a group worker EXCEPT a. be able to explain who you are with your group members, but not be able to explainthe theory utilized. b. remain current and increase your knowledge and skill competencies through activities such as continuing education, professional supervision, and participation in personal and professional development activities. c. utilize consultation and/or supervision to ensure effective practice regarding ethical concerns that interfere with effective functioning as a group leader. d. be open to getting professional assistance for personal problems or conflicts of your own that may impair your professional judgment or work performance.

Q: A ______ is one who has substituted stereotypes for the real world. a. diversity trained counselor b. culturally encapsulated counselor c. professional supervisor d. culturally diverse counselor

Q: The first prison treatment programs in the United States were: a. religious. b. therapeutic. c. psychological. d. education.

Q: The origin of U.S. police agencies can be traced to early______ society.

Q: What type of treatment program flourished under the Bush administration? a. Behavior modification b. Milieu therapy c. Therapeutic community d. Faith-based rehabilitation

Q: The_____ was considered by many to be the most important law enforcement officer in colonial America.

Q: _____ is if you accept the idea that certain cultural values are supreme. a. Competence b. Informed consent c. Cultural encapsulation d. Psychological risks

Q: _____is credited with the passage of the Metropolitan Police Act that established the first organized police force in London.

Q: What is one commonly used method for treating drug-dependent inmates in today's prisons? a. Solitary confinement b. Therapeutic communities c. Work furloughs d. Milieu therapy

Q: _____ is the intentional setting aside of the counselor's personal values in order to provide ethical and appropriate counseling to all clients, especially those whose worldviews, values, belief systems, and decisions differ significantly from those of the counselor. a. Ethical bracketing b. Competence c. Diversity d. Culturally encapsulated counselor

Q: Dissatisfied with their own status in society, which event occurred which heightened interest in police reform?a. Boston Police Strike b. Rodney King Beating c. Watts Riotd. Bow Street Run

Q: The desire for warm, stable relationships that are otherwise unobtainable in the prison environment often leads the female inmate to: a. engage in self-mutilation behavior. b. develop elaborate black market economies. c. create make-believe families. d. marry prison guards and staff.

Q: _____ is a process that begins with presenting basic information about group treatment to potential group members to enable them to make better decisions about whether or not to enter and how to participate in a group. a. Self-inventory b. Confidentiality c. Privileged communication d. Informed consent

Q: What era was deemed one of reform, where police should be evaluated on their courteousness and helpfulness, not their crime fighting abilities?a. 1960's b. 1970's c. 1980's d. 1990's

Q: Which is false regarding the sexual exploitation of female inmates? a. The acts are usually perpetrated by male members of the prison staff. b. The acts usually go unreported. c. Most of the acts are consensual due to isolation and loneliness. d. The majority of states have passed laws criminalizing staff sexual misconduct.

Q: Training programs differ on whether participating in a group is a. helpful or detrimental to trainees. b. optional or required. c. illegal or unethical. d. helpful or detrimental to trainees or illegal or unethical.

Q: Research has shown that inmates involved in ____________ do better following release than those in comparison groups. a. group treatment b. anger management c. faith-based programs d. prison enterprise programs

Q: Since the early 1920's to the present, strides have been made to keep policing professional, educated and several efforts have been made to increase the caliber of police officers. The public has always been critical of these changes because they often come as a response to an incident.Sylvester joined the police force right out of high school and now has just received his college degree and a bit of advanced training from the police. This will help him do his job better and is all thanks to what?a. IACP b. LEAA c. MPA d. BSR

Q: Addressing spiritual and religious values in group counseling a. should not be a topic of discussion in group counseling sessions. b. encompasses particularly sensitive, controversial, and complex concerns. c. are often the primary cause of dysfunction in clients and should be the focal point of group sessions even if the members insist that they are not religious or spiritual. d. are not part of the cultural background of clients and cannot be considered as an aspect of multiculturalism.

Q: Bryan's role of using technology in policing is somewhat new but when he looks back at the history of the police, he can see that much of what he does with wiretapping and surveillance was determined by the courts in what decade? a. 1970'sb. 1980's c. 1990's d. 2000's

Q: What is the most common outcome for children when a single mother is sent to prison? a. They are temporarily sent to a foster home or state facility. b. They are permanently removed from her custody and put up for adoption. c. They are placed in the care of a relative or family friend. d. They are housed in a prison nursery.

Q: Group counselingis a forum in which all of the following are true EXCEPT a. leaders impose their worldview on the members. b. the leader's values play a central role. c. members should openly express their values. d. members evaluate their own behavior to determine how it is working for them.

Q: Bryan has been considering a career change to some form of surveillance or policing that focuses on loss instead of crime. Where would he most likely be successful?a. Office of Homeland Security b. Private policingc. U.S. Marshallsd. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Q: The municipal police department in Big City Nebraska is hiring. They want new and fresh recruits that can assist them in technological advances, information sharing, and targeting the war on terror. Bryan has just been recruited to do all of this.Bryan has been asked to brief his superiors on law enforcement and technology. He is likely to discuss what concepts?a. Shire reeve and the LEAAb. IACP and bobbiesc. Texas rangers and NYPD Shield d. LPR and Hot spots

Q: As a history buff, Mark has always wanted to work for in the federal law enforcement field that has historical roots in crime fighting but is versatile and able to focus on other tasks as well. The job that would accomplish his goals the most would be what?a. FBI agentb. CIA analyst c. DHS agent d. USMS agent

Q: With regard to the issue of members socializing outside of the group a. it is expected and a sign of growth since a therapy group teaches people how to form intimate relationships. b. it is almost always immoral. c. any type of out-of-group socialization that interferes with the functioning of the group is counterproductive and should be discouraged. d. out-of-group contact and socialization is alwaysbeneficial.

Q: Which of the following statements is true with regard to the issue of confidentiality with minors? a. Those who do groups with children are not required to explain to them what will be kept confidential and what may need to be shared with school personnel. b. Those who do groups with children need to explain what will be kept confidential and what may need to be shared with school personnel. c. School counselors can be completely candid in how they talk about children attending their groups to teachers and administrators. d. If children begin to talk about other members outside of the group, they will be expelled from school.

Q: Mark is considering a career in law enforcement and would like to stay in his hometown providing basic law enforcement services but is also interested in the court system and public order. What is the best fit for Mark's aspirations?a. state policeb. county police c. sheriffd. municipal police

Q: Addressing diversity in group work is a. a legal concept. b. an ethical mandate. c. a trend that is not expected to last. d. a luxury, but not a necessity.

Q: Informing group participants about the psychological risks associated with group work a. absolves leaders from responsibility. b. should be avoided since it is an acknowledgment of the potential for harm to occur, which can be used against the leader in the event a malpractice case is filed. c. absolves leaders from being legally reprimanded. d. is an ethical obligation of group leaders.

Q: The 13thcentury of policing can be described as an era where police ?a. were night watchman, carried out investigations, executed warrants and secured prisoners. b. were everyone, charged with the task of protecting their neighbors and townc. were mostly private monied police whose use of violence was notoriousd. were corrupt, unsuccessful at stopping crime and influenced by the wealthy

Q: Which of the statements below accurately reflects the concept of privileged communication? a. The legal concept of privileged communication is not recognized in a group setting unless there is a statutory exception. b. The ethical term "privileged communication" is synonymous with the term "confidentiality." c. Privileged communication is always recognized in group settings. d. The ethical term "privileged communication" is synonymous with the term "confidentiality" and is always recognized in group settings.

Q: What was the predominant societal view of female inmates at the turn of the twentieth century? a. Depraved people who flaunted conventional rules of female behavior. b. Hardened criminals similar to their male counterparts. c. Sinners in need of religion. d. Witches who should be burned at the stake.