Exam 6: Prisons

The image of the "_________" was popularized in movies and television shows and is still very much the portrayal of what most Americans believe prison to be.

The _________ model emphasizes security, discipline, and order for the purposes of incapacitation, deterrence, or retribution.

What type of offenders is Sara most likely housed with?

_________, the oldest operating prison in America, was built in 1798 and still houses inmates today.

Reformers associated with the birth of the prison believed that offenders could be redeemed only if they were removed from the distractions of the city.

This prison design is more focused on _________.

Departments of Corrections are usually unable to control the flow of offenders sent to them by the courts.

Which prison design is organized to permit inmates and visitors as much freedom as is consistent with the concept of incarceration?

What corporation was fined more than $40,000 for hiring unqualified alcohol counselors at one of its correctional centers?

What custody-level prison is Mike in?

Nearly half of all state-operated correctional facilities in the United States are located in the South.

State prisoners tend to be male and of a racial or ethnic minority, have at least a high school education, and have been convicted of _________ offenses.

Which of the following prison designs is most often used today for maximum-security prisons in the United States?

The _________ is responsible for individuals charged with and convicted of federal crimes.

Today's prisons do not differ greatly in terms of design and operation.

List and explain the five major reasons why U.S. prison populations have increased over the past 20 years.

Private entrepreneurs argue that they can build and run prisons as effectively, safely, and humanely as any level of government.

Which of the following prison designs has been traditionally used to house both women and juvenile offenders?

Most prisons in the United States operate using the reintegration model of incarceration.

The _________ model developed during the 1950s.