Exam 11: Prisons and Jails

The typical jail term is approximately ________________.

What type of prison design is typical for minimum-security prisons?

A linear designed jail uses direct supervision where one or more jail officers are stationed in the living area of the pod and are in constant interaction with all prisoners in that pod.

Which is an early form of correctional facility that emphasized separating inmates from society and from one another so that they would have an environment in which to reflect on their wrongdoing, and ponder their reformation?

An essay by provided critics of the medical model with statistical evidence that rehabilitation efforts did nothing to lower recidivism rates.

According to DeJulio, how should prisons be governed?

Case 11-1 Mr. Johnson was hired by the head of the department of corrections to run the new prison that was being constructed. It is designed to hold up to 3000 inmates. Mr. Johnson was given the authority to develop a prison system that he feels will be most effective in dealing with the inmate population. His annual budget will be $90 million. -Mr. Johnson is a firm believer that the classification process is the most important part of the correctional system. This will ensure that each inmate is appropriately assigned to the correctional facility that will be the best fit for him or her. Which of the following is NOT one of the common criteria used for classification purposes?

Inmates who compile extensive misconduct records are usually housed, along with violent and repeat offenders, in a ____.

A_______ jail encourages interaction between inmates and jailers and offers greater opportunities for treatment.

Case 11-2 The state of Florida, like many other states is facing extreme financial problems. The legislature was called into an emergency session to pass a budget. One of the major areas of discussion is the state prison system. After hours of debate and discussion, the lawmakers are not reaching a consensus on how to cut the corrections budget. -Some of the lawmakers are more concerned with the costs of jails than they are of prisons. They make the argument that almost 13 million people are admitted to jails over the course of a year nationwide. Other lawmakers claim that jails are different than prisons and should not be their concern at this time. How are jails different than prisons?

What are the benefits of privatizing prisons? What are the potential drawbacks?

A disciplinary action taken by prison officials in which all inmates are ordered to their quarters and nonessential prison activities are suspended. This is called__________- .

Who is responsible for the organization and operation of state corrections systems?

Case 11-1 Mr. Johnson was hired by the head of the department of corrections to run the new prison that was being constructed. It is designed to hold up to 3000 inmates. Mr. Johnson was given the authority to develop a prison system that he feels will be most effective in dealing with the inmate population. His annual budget will be $90 million. -Because this prison is being built to be the "prison of the future," which type of design will the prison follow?

List five types of community corrections for jail inmates.

The number of women incarcerated in prisons has begun to slowly decline.

Individuals who cannot post bail after arrest and are therefore forced to spend the time prior to their trial incarcerated in jail are known as __________.

Besides the enhancement and stricter enforcement of the nation's drug laws, what other reasons are recognized for growth in the incarcerated population? Identify and briefly discuss each.

Supermax prisons operate in a state of perpetual _________, in which all inmates are confined to their cells.

Case 11-1 Mr. Johnson was hired by the head of the department of corrections to run the new prison that was being constructed. It is designed to hold up to 3000 inmates. Mr. Johnson was given the authority to develop a prison system that he feels will be most effective in dealing with the inmate population. His annual budget will be $90 million. -Mr. Johnson is on a task force to help the governor figure out a way to cut corrections costs in the state. One agreed upon goal is that the state begins a process of decarceration where it will reduce its inmate population. Which of the following is NOT a common strategy used to reduce the prison population?