Exam 13: The Future of Corrections

Programs that work often have appealing aspects, like "scaring kids straight."

Corrections is simply not in a position to influence its own fate significantly. Much of this inability has to do with its _____________.

Achieving correctional goals through the use of new technologies is referred to as ________.

Because corrections works with ________, its central technologies should involve interpersonal communication and influence.

Once a person commits a crime, he or she will always pose a higher risk to the community than people who have never committed a crime.

By using electronic monitoring, Mason is using _________.

According to the text, Mason's frustrations are due to ________.

If the correctional ________ is unclear, the best correctional strategies and techniques will be ambiguous as well.

________ is a systematic method of interacting with clients that increases their willingness to change their behavior.

Tammy's staff retention issues would fall under what dilemma?

The initial recruitment problem when attempting to hire correctional staff stems from ________.

In the United States there is a tremendous shortage of crime-prevention or crime-control strategies that work.

Identify the two essential goals regarding corrections staff. Explain why these are important in corrections. Also identify two reasons that each can be difficult to achieve.

________ is one of the most important external dynamics affecting the correctional system.

Discuss what is meant by the following statement: "Corrections lacks a clear mission." What role does a mission play in corrections? How does this "lack of a mission" affect the system? Identify the one solution that has been offered to address this issue.

The way changes in crime rates affect the correctional system is straightforward and comprehensible.

Based on the information above, what would be a good starting position for Peyton?

Attracting, motivating, and ________ outstanding personnel is key to an effective correctional system.

We have to "look" at all evidence in order to determine "what works."

Which of the following is NOT one of the four substantial trends that are presumed to be able to help shape the future of the U.S. correctional system?