Exam 11: Prisons and Jails

The first penitentiary was built in England in 1791. ​

The level of prison that is defined as "a correctional institution that houses less dangerous inmates and therefore uses less restrictive measures toavoid violence and escapes" is known as: ​

A_____________________________-security prison allows inmates tohave a great deal of freedom of movement and contact with the outside world.

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.

The correctional system in the American colonies differed very little from that of England. ​

Which level of prison is defined as a "correctional institution designed toallow inmates, most of whom pose low security risks, a great deal of freedom of movement and contact with the outside world"? ​

High rates of incarceration likely lead to: ​

Progressive theories had a huge impact on prisons as many prison administrators supported the Progressives and their followers. ​

Most inmates in the United States today are housed at the medium-security prison level. ​

An essay by__________provided critics of the medical model with statistical evidence that rehabilitation efforts did nothing tolower recidivism rates.

Case 11-1 The state of Florida, like many other states is facing extreme financial problems. The legislature was called intoan emergency session topass 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 tocut the corrections budget. ​ The lawmakers in favor of privatization make the argument that the federal government is utilizing private prisons and that the number of federal inmates in private prisons more than doubled between 2000 and 2010. The current emphasis on imprisoning violators of _______ law seems likely toensure that this trend will continue. ​

Explain the troubling characteristics of many jail inmates of today that make the management of jails difficult for sheriffs' departments.

At________, good behavior was rewarded by early release, and misbehavior was punished with extended time under a three-grade system of classification.

Those whobelieve that private prisons are a philosophical concern believe that only the____________________ has the authority topunish wrongdoers and operate prisons.

The main difference between police and prison organizations is that police departments have a chain of command that is sometimes lacking in prison organizations. ​

The main difference between police agencies and correctional facilities is that correctional facilities sometimes lack: ​

As the local sheriff, you are responsible for running a large county jail. You have seen rising operation and maintenance costs for a number of different reasons, including increased drug arrests, lack of bed space at state prisons for the recently convicted, and lack of medical bed space for violent mental health patients at local hospitals. At present, you are understaffed and have many health and safety issues due tothe age of your facility. You have been asked by the county commissioners tocome up with some suggestions on how togenerate revenue tohelp offset some of the costs. What will you suggest tothe county commissioners and why? Please fully explain your plan.  ​

Discuss the reformers/Progressives and their impact on corrections.

Incarceration rates have increased dramatically, due in large part to: ​

In which state was the first penitentiary opened? ​