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Criminal Law
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Pardons are sometimes given to remedy a miscarriage of justice. a. Trueb. False
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A pardon will not erase the criminal record of an offender. a. Trueb. False
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The Second Chance Act, signed by George W. Bush, authorizes states to punish parole offenders more harshly. a. Trueb. False
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Civil disabilities imposed on ex-felons can hinder complete reintegration into society. a. Trueb. False
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Many parolees "max out" on time and cannot be held any longer, regardless of how the parole board feels about the inmate.
a. True
b. False
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Most people believe that parolees who fail a drug test should be sent back to prison. a. Trueb. False
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If a parole officer finds that a parolee has committed a technical violation, he or she can revoke parole without a hearing.
a. True
b. False
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In some communities, individuals on the sex offender registry have committed very low-level offenses. a. Trueb. False
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Increasing restrictions on parolees also affect their families and communities. a. Trueb. False
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Media coverage of parole and parolees tends to be sympathetic and understanding. a. Trueb. False
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Most offenders released on parole begin to adjust quickly to the outside world. a. Trueb. False
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Most parole officers have little difficulty in monitoring the behavior of parolees. a. Trueb. False
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While parole officers must sometimes act in the role of a "cop," they do not have the power to enforce conditions of release.
a. True
b. False
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All halfway houses are operated by state administrative agencies. a. Trueb. False
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In custody visitation allow inmates to leave prison temporarily to visit family. a. Trueb. False
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A parolee can be prevented from working as a bartender by a parole officer. a. Trueb. False
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Some states allow victims to make statements at parole board hearings.
a. True
b. False
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Discretionary release is sometimes criticized for following judicial recommendations too closely. a. Trueb. False
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Discretionary release affects other aspects of the system, including sentencing, plea bargaining, and the size of prison populations.
a. True
b. False
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The most commonly used type of release from incarceration is mandatory release. a. Trueb. False
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In Japan, they focus solely on the offender and not on the community. a. Trueb. False
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With the punitive nature of the criminal justice system, release on parole has become much easier for inmates to obtain.
a. True
b. False
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Community members do not have any responsibility for ex-offenders released into their neighborhoods. a. Trueb. False
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The percentage of incarcerated drug offenders has increased significantly in the past 20 years. a. Trueb. False
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When offenders are absolved from the consequences of their crimes by executive order, they have received____________________.
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Legal restrictions on ex-offenders (such as the inability to vote) are referred to as ________________.
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___________________courts may help offenders reintegrate into the community
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If a parolee violates the conditions of his or her parole, their parole may be __________________.
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The continuing difficulties faced by former inmates are sometimes referred to as _________________ punishments.
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A parolee's principal contact with the criminal justice system is through the __________________.
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The temporary release of an inmate for a visit home is called a(n) __________________.
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The daytime release of inmates to go to work or school is called ________________.
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Restrictions on parolees' conduct as a legally binding condition is called __________________.
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Prisoners who are released from prison after serving the maximum sentence and cannot be returned will receive (an) ___________________.
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___________________release is when an inmate has served time equal to the total minus "good time."
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Based on information contained in your text's companion website, parole conditions in Japan are set partly by law and partly by __________________.
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Based on information contained in your text's companion website, In Japan, decisions to release offenders from prison and place them under supervision in the community are made by ___________ parole boards.
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The release of an inmate from prison to conditional supervision is referred to as ________________.
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Warden Campbell is having a difficult time recruiting qualified correctional officers. He has also had a difficult time maintaining job satisfaction with his current employees. He is working with other Wardens within the state to review possible incentives for all correctional staff. He has found that there is a huge shortage of staff that would be considered minorities including women.What is the average percentage of inmates that are involved in a gang in Officer Meek's prison?a. 15 b. 19 c. 24 d. 28
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Warden Campbell is having a difficult time recruiting qualified correctional officers. He has also had a difficult time maintaining job satisfaction with his current employees. He is working with other Wardens within the state to review possible incentives for all correctional staff. He has found that there is a huge shortage of staff that would be considered minorities including women.Officer Meeks is responsible for identifying gang information in order to rival gangs by housing them in separate units.a. combine b. segregate c. integrate d. identify
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Warden Campbell is having a difficult time recruiting qualified correctional officers. He has also had a difficult time maintaining job satisfaction with his current employees. He is working with other Wardens within the state to review possible incentives for all correctional staff. He has found that there is a huge shortage of staff that would be considered minorities including women.Approximately, how many of Warden Campbell's staff are considered minorities?a. 15 b. 20 c. 25 d. 30
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Warden Campbell is having a difficult time recruiting qualified correctional officers. He has also had a difficult time maintaining job satisfaction with his current employees. He is working with other Wardens within the state to review possible incentives for all correctional staff. He has found that there is a huge shortage of staff that would be considered minorities including women.As Warden Campbell tries to increase his pursuit of women and minorities, he needs to be aware that female correctional officers with low levels of job satisfaction will report greater _______"a. payb. job stress c. promotions d. incentives
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Warden Campbell is having a difficult time recruiting qualified correctional officers. He has also had a difficult time maintaining job satisfaction with his current employees. He is working with other Wardens within the state to review possible incentives for all correctional staff. He has found that there is a huge shortage of staff that would be considered minorities including women.Which of the following is not a way that Warden Campbell can encourage his current employees to continue working for him?a. offer promotions b. increase training c. increase payd. increase hours
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Warden Campbell is having a difficult time recruiting qualified correctional officers. He has also had a difficult time maintaining job satisfaction with his current employees. He is working with other Wardens within the state to review possible incentives for all correctional staff. He has found that there is a huge shortage of staff that would be considered minorities including women.Which of the following is not a reason why Warden Campbell is having a difficult time recruiting qualified staff?a. low payb. career advancement is minimal c. boring workd. short shifts
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Warden Smith is in charge of a female prison that houses the women from her state. She has been working diligently to improve the conditions of the prison for the women she serves. Warden Smith has increased programs for the women spending significant dollars on improving the educational system behind bars. She also received a grant which allowed the prison to have a full time medical staff person round the clock to care for the inmates. Warden Smith has also managed to incorporate programs to increase the mother/child bond.What percentage of Warden Smith's inmates have a child at home?a. 31 b. 41 c. 61 d. 71
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Warden Smith is in charge of a female prison that houses the women from her state. She has been working diligently to improve the conditions of the prison for the women she serves. Warden Smith has increased programs for the women spending significant dollars on improving the educational system behind bars. She also received a grant which allowed the prison to have a full time medical staff person round the clock to care for the inmates. Warden Smith has also managed to incorporate programs to increase the mother/child bond.What percentage of Warden Smith's inmates are pregnant when they enter prison or have given birth in the last year?a. 10 b. 15 c. 25 d. 30
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Warden Smith is in charge of a female prison that houses the women from her state. She has been working diligently to improve the conditions of the prison for the women she serves. Warden Smith has increased programs for the women spending significant dollars on improving the educational system behind bars. She also received a grant which allowed the prison to have a full time medical staff person round the clock to care for the inmates. Warden Smith has also managed to incorporate programs to increase the mother/child bond.Warden Smith was able to receive grant funding for medical care of her female inmates. This is important because women have a greater chance than men to suffer from the following disorders.a. AIDSb. asthmac. prostate cancer d. brain tumors
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Warden Smith is in charge of a female prison that houses the women from her state. She has been working diligently to improve the conditions of the prison for the women she serves. Warden Smith has increased programs for the women spending significant dollars on improving the educational system behind bars. She also received a grant which allowed the prison to have a full time medical staff person round the clock to care for the inmates. Warden Smith has also managed to incorporate programs to increase the mother/child bond.Warden Smith has been able to increase funding for education endeavors for her inmates. Currently, how many inmates have received a high school diploma or GED when they enter into prison?a. less than half b. halfc. more than half d. all
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Explain the use of force mechanisms for correctional officers to use if needed inside the prison walls.
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Prison programs are an important aspect of preventing recidivism. How can you encourage the general public to buy into the concept of programs such as vocational education as well as college degree programs? How important is it for inmates to acquire such skills before their eventual release?
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The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) enacted by Congress in 2004 establishes a zero-tolerance standard for the incidence of rape in prison. With the passage of this act, prison rapes continue in the nation's prisons. Can a prison warden truly overcome this type of violence? If so, what steps do they need to assume in order to prevent this behavior?
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Imagine that you are a prison warden. Your responsibility is to hire and retain a competent correctional staff. What methods would you use to recruit new hires? What incentives would you guarantee your current employees to keep them on staff?
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Compare and contrast two prison gangs. What issues would rival gang affiliation have for correctional staff?
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What special issues do prison administrators have to take in account for when implement programs for female inmates? Should women have a different standard to punishment? Why or why not? Could such differences be considered gender discrimination?
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The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) enacted by Congress in 2004 establishes a zero-tolerance standard for the incidence of rape in prison.
a. True
b. False
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Racist attitudes, common in the larger society, have become part of the " ________," or implicit rules of life.
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_____ is the choice of those who cut themselves off from the outside and try to construct a life within the prison.
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Often described as the _____, these norms and values develop within the prison social system and help to define the inmate's image of the model prisoner.
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Officers who establish _______ , or secret, relationships can be manipulated by prisoners into smuggling contraband or committing other illegal acts.
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_____includes programs designed to improve the lives of inmates: vocational training, remedial education, and work opportunities.
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______include anything that enhances the comfort of the inmates, such as good food, clean cells, and recreational opportunities.
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The _________model emphasizes maintaining the offenders' ties to family and community as a method of reform.
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Inmates who do not break rules are given _______ time. a. earnedb. good c. extrad. program
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Which of the following is not a principle set forth by Warden Dennis Luther for his staff members?a. Inmates are sent to prison as punishment and not for punishment.b. Inmates are entitled to a safe and humane environment while in prison. c. Inmates should be punished harshly.d. You must believe in man's capacity to change his behavior.
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Approximately ________ percent of correctional officers are members of minority groups. a. 10b. 20 c. 30 d. 40
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Special efforts have been made to recruit ________ and minorities as correctional officers. a. malesb. females c. educated d. young
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Approximately ________percent of state prisoners have not completed their high school education. a. 20b. 40 c. 60 d. 80
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The rate of confirmed AIDS cases in state and federal prisons is _____ times higher than the rate in the total U.S. population. a. twob. three c. four d. five
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Discuss how The National Prison Rape Elimination Commission has impacted on the rights and treatment of inmates.
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How does the US Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Plataimpact on the constitutional rights of prisoners?
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Federal funding for inmates to obtain higher education have been cut drastically in the past few years. Critics of these programs claim that they take money away from non-criminal students who need funding; however, educational programs may help inmates from committing more crimes after release. Offer two examples of how this problem might be resolved.
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Your textbook discusses the differences between the subcultures found in men's and women's prisons. What might explain these differences?
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How can a good classification system help keep order in prisons?
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What issues impact on the difficulty of recruiting correctional officers?
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The architectural design of a prison can influence the nature of interactions, including opportunities for violence. a. Trueb. False
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Gangs based on race and ethnicity have become a serious problem within the prison system. a. Trueb. False
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The classification of inmates and assignment to various prison programs is always tailored to serve the needs of the individual inmate.
a. True
b. False
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Prisoners can receive federal funding for post-secondary education. a. Trueb. False
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State legislators always support increases in funding for education programs within the prison system because of their success in reducing recidivism.
a. True
b. False
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Because there are fewer than are institutionalized, women prisoners have higher levels of violence than men prisoners.
a. True
b. False