Exam 10: Correctional Programs and Services

Only nondangerous offenders who volunteer have any hope of benefiting from treatment within prison walls.

There has been an increase in funding to recreational services in prisons as a result of the recent no-frills prison policies.

What are the limitations of insight-based therapies in a prison context?

The____________________ maintains that programs should consider offenders' situations as well as characteristics that may become barriers to success in a correctional program.

Martinson and colleagues' research about "nothing works" was most linked to which correctional philosophy?

Types of visitation in prisons include:

Explain three types of insight therapies and the goals of each.

Research studies have found that educational program participation is related to reduced rates of ________________________.

Ted just entered the reception center of his state's correctional system. He is about to begin his 10-year prison sentence for the crime of armed robbery. During his classification, it becomes evident that Ted is in need of a wide variety of correctional treatment. Officer Smith is the official assessing Ted's needs. After going through Ted's file and meeting with him, Officer Smith quickly realizes that Ted has symptoms of a mental health problem. She believes he will need an individual-level treatment program. Which of the following is not an individual-level treatment program?

The contract system, piece-price system, lease system, and public account system are all examples of ____________________________.

Self-help programs are primarily run by ____________________.