Exam 11: Prison and Jails

The majority of prisons in the United States are classified as ______ security prisons.

Which of the following as identified as being an important demographic of incarcerated women?

Solitary confinement falls in line with which of the following punishment philosophies?

In 1891, Carlos was sent to a prison facility where he was required to maintain total silence, and he was subjected to harsh whippings.Carlos was most likely serving time in what facility?

Prison gangs first emerged in California facilities during the 1950s.

The ______ was a silent system in which inmates engaged in congregate labor systems.

When inmates arrived at the Elmira Reformatory they were evaluated for which of the following?

Most prison inmates are housed in federal prisons.

Prisons are used to house individuals who are awaiting criminal prosecution, individuals on shorter term sentences, or individuals that are being held for a probation or parole violation.

Incarceration is an expensive investment.

The case of Estelle v.Gamble validated and made clear the right of inmates to sue prison systems and prison staff.

The reformatory era emerged in ______.

______ have higher rates of incarceration for violent offenses.

Besides reformatories, during this time period, which of the following facilities were also used?

Opponents of rehabilitation argue that ______.

______ are managed by local city or county governments and are often staffed by the local police or sheriff.

What are some characteristics of military prisons?

Compare and contrast the Pennsylvania system and the Auburn system.

What is the purpose of private prisons? What are some characteristics of private prisons?

Explain the significance of Cooper v.Pate (1964).