Question 1

Inmates develop their own language, or: ​

Accepted Answer

A) dialect. 
B) argot. 
C) lingo. 
D) slang. 
A) dialect. 
B) argot. 
C) lingo. 
D) slang.

Question 2

A(n)_____________ is an identifiable group of three or more individuals whopose a threat tothe safety of other inmates or members of the corrections community. ​

Accepted Answer

security t

Question 3

Case 12-1 Matthew is the newest inmate toa maximum-security institution. He was sentenced toserve twenty years for the crime of armed robbery and attempted manslaughter. Matthew is anxious about going toprison. This is the first time he will serve time in prison. In the past he has only served short jail terms.
Inmate language created and used by inmates inside a prison is known as: ​

Accepted Answer

A) dialect. 
B) argot. 
C) code. 
D) slang. 
A) dialect. 
B) argot. 
C) code. 
D) slang.

Question 4

Which amendment states that inmates donot have the same guaranteed rights as other Americans? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Fourth 
B) Fifth 
C) Eighth 
D) Thirteenth 
A) Fourth 
B) Fifth 
C) Eighth 
D) Thirteenth

Question 5

By definition, a total institution is an institution that provides all of the necessities for existence tothose wholive within its boundaries. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Prison violence is often an outlet for racial tension. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Inmates have the same guaranteed rights as other Americans. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As the chief correctional parole officer in your maximum security prison, you are tasked with working with inmates whoare eligible for parole. Recently, a unique case has presented itself for an inmate whohas been rejected for parole four times over the past fifteen years. He was originally convicted of aggravated robbery and voluntary manslaughter related toa bank robbery. During the process of the robbery, he shot and killed a bank teller-a 31-year old woman whowas married with three children. He has now completed 80% of his twenty year sentence. Additionally, he has been recently diagnosed with terminal stage four lung cancer, and his health is declining quickly. According toprison doctors, the inmate has probably less than six months tolive. As the chief correctional parole officer, you know that the inmate is up for parole at the end of the month and you are considering seeking "compassionate release" for the offender. However, you know the horrific impact his crime has had on the victim's family. What will you recommend and why? Please explain your decision.

Accepted Answer

As the chief correctional parole officer

Question 9

Case 12-1 Matthew is the newest inmate toa maximum-security institution. He was sentenced toserve twenty years for the crime of armed robbery and attempted manslaughter. Matthew is anxious about going toprison. This is the first time he will serve time in prison. In the past he has only served short jail terms.
After a few months of observing Matthew and his interaction with other inmates, the correctional officers believe that Matthew will follow the rules and generally dowhat is necessary tospeed up his release and return tofreedom. This type of inmate behavior is known as: ​

Accepted Answer

A) disorganized. 
B) doing time. 
C) gleaning. 
D) jailing. 
A) disorganized. 
B) doing time. 
C) gleaning. 
D) jailing.

Question 10

Identify six concerns that relate tofemale inmates.

Accepted Answer

• They often suffer from lack of self-ef

Question 11

A form of temporary release in which an inmate is allowed toleave the prison for a short amount of time is a(n)  __________________________. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A form of temporary release in which...

Question 12

Prisoners nearing the end of their sentences are given permission towork at paid employment in the community as part of: ​

Accepted Answer

A) parole. 
B) work release programs. 
C) probation. 
D) furlough. 
A) parole. 
B) work release programs. 
C) probation. 
D) furlough.

Question 13

The " deprivation model" theorizes:  ​

Accepted Answer

A) that the most effective method of dealing with inmate violence is todeprive inmates of privileges such as access totelevision and recreation. 
B) that inmate aggression is the result of the frustration inmates feel at being deprived of freedom, consumer goods, sex, and other staples of life normally available outside the institution. 
C) that inmate aggression is the result of the frustration inmates feel at being deprived of quality food, time outdoors, and exercise. 
D) that depriving inmates of visits from associates in the free world will significantly reduce the amount of contraband that enters the prison facility. 
A) that the most effective method of dealing with inmate violence is todeprive inmates of privileges such as access totelevision and recreation. 
B) that inmate aggression is the result of the frustration inmates feel at being deprived of freedom, consumer goods, sex, and other staples of life normally available outside the institution. 
C) that inmate aggression is the result of the frustration inmates feel at being deprived of quality food, time outdoors, and exercise. 
D) that depriving inmates of visits from associates in the free world will significantly reduce the amount of contraband that enters the prison facility.

Question 14

Define the concept of " prisonization. " Next, explain how this term applies tothose whoare incarcerated. ​

Accepted Answer

oPrisonization is the socialization proc

Question 15

In women's prisons the inmates form________________________, where they play specific roles, with the more experienced convicts acting as "mothers" toyounger inmates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In women's prisons the inmates form________________________, where...

Question 16

The single factor that most distinguishes female prisoners from their male counterparts is: ​

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) a history of physical or sexual abuse. 
C) a lengthy criminal history. 
D) race or ethnicity. 
A) age. 
B) a history of physical or sexual abuse. 
C) a lengthy criminal history. 
D) race or ethnicity.

Question 17

List and briefly explain the six general job categories among correctional officers. Next, please discuss the basic qualifications tobecome a correctional officer.

Accepted Answer

​oWhat are the requirements tobecome a c

Question 18

Which pattern of inmate behavior includes following rules and generally doing whatever is necessary tospeed up their release sothey can continue their chosen careers? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Disorganized criminal 
B) Doing time 
C) Gleaning 
D) Jailing 
A) Disorganized criminal 
B) Doing time 
C) Gleaning 
D) Jailing

Question 19

Describe the hands--off doctrine of prisoner law and the twostandards used todetermine if prisoners' rights have  been violated.

Accepted Answer

oThe hands-off doctrine assumes that the

Question 20

W hich Supreme Court ruling determined that minor injuries suffered by a convict at the hands of a correctional officer following an argument did violate the inmate ' s rights, because there was nosecurity concern at the time of the incident? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Cooper v. Pate 
B) Hudson v. McMillan 
C) Whitley v. Albers 
D) Wolff v. McDonnell 
A) Cooper v. Pate 
B) Hudson v. McMillan 
C) Whitley v. Albers 
D) Wolff v. McDonnell

Inmates develop their own language, or:

A(n)_____________ is an identifiable group of three or more individuals whopose a threat tothe safety of other inmates or members of the corrections community.

Which amendment states that inmates donot have the same guaranteed rights as other Americans?

By definition, a total institution is an institution that provides all of the necessities for existence tothose wholive within its boundaries.

Prison violence is often an outlet for racial tension.

Inmates have the same guaranteed rights as other Americans.

Identify six concerns that relate tofemale inmates.

A form of temporary release in which an inmate is allowed toleave the prison for a short amount of time is a(n) __________________________.

Prisoners nearing the end of their sentences are given permission towork at paid employment in the community as part of:

The " deprivation model" theorizes:

Define the concept of " prisonization. " Next, explain how this term applies tothose whoare incarcerated.

In women's prisons the inmates form________________________, where they play specific roles, with the more experienced convicts acting as "mothers" toyounger inmates.

The single factor that most distinguishes female prisoners from their male counterparts is:

List and briefly explain the six general job categories among correctional officers. Next, please discuss the basic qualifications tobecome a correctional officer.

Which pattern of inmate behavior includes following rules and generally doing whatever is necessary tospeed up their release sothey can continue their chosen careers?

Describe the hands--off doctrine of prisoner law and the twostandards used todetermine if prisoners' rights have been violated.

W hich Supreme Court ruling determined that minor injuries suffered by a convict at the hands of a correctional officer following an argument did violate the inmate ' s rights, because there was nosecurity concern at the time of the incident?

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Exam 12: The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry

Inmates develop their own language, or: ​

A(n)_____________ is an identifiable group of three or more individuals whopose a threat tothe safety of other inmates or members of the corrections community. ​

Which amendment states that inmates donot have the same guaranteed rights as other Americans? ​

By definition, a total institution is an institution that provides all of the necessities for existence tothose wholive within its boundaries. ​

Prison violence is often an outlet for racial tension. ​

Inmates have the same guaranteed rights as other Americans. ​

Identify six concerns that relate tofemale inmates.

A form of temporary release in which an inmate is allowed toleave the prison for a short amount of time is a(n) __________________________. ​

Prisoners nearing the end of their sentences are given permission towork at paid employment in the community as part of: ​

The " deprivation model" theorizes: ​

Define the concept of " prisonization. " Next, explain how this term applies tothose whoare incarcerated. ​

In women's prisons the inmates form________________________, where they play specific roles, with the more experienced convicts acting as "mothers" toyounger inmates.

The single factor that most distinguishes female prisoners from their male counterparts is: ​

List and briefly explain the six general job categories among correctional officers. Next, please discuss the basic qualifications tobecome a correctional officer.

Which pattern of inmate behavior includes following rules and generally doing whatever is necessary tospeed up their release sothey can continue their chosen careers? ​

Describe the hands--off doctrine of prisoner law and the twostandards used todetermine if prisoners' rights have been violated.

W hich Supreme Court ruling determined that minor injuries suffered by a convict at the hands of a correctional officer following an argument did violate the inmate ' s rights, because there was nosecurity concern at the time of the incident? ​

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Courts and the Quest for Justice

Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

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Prisons and Jails

The Juvenile Justice System

Crucial Issues in Criminal Justice

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Inmates develop their own language, or:

A(n)_____________ is an identifiable group of three or more individuals whopose a threat tothe safety of other inmates or members of the corrections community.

Which amendment states that inmates donot have the same guaranteed rights as other Americans?

By definition, a total institution is an institution that provides all of the necessities for existence tothose wholive within its boundaries.

Prison violence is often an outlet for racial tension.

Inmates have the same guaranteed rights as other Americans.

A form of temporary release in which an inmate is allowed toleave the prison for a short amount of time is a(n) __________________________.

Prisoners nearing the end of their sentences are given permission towork at paid employment in the community as part of:

The " deprivation model" theorizes:

Define the concept of " prisonization. " Next, explain how this term applies tothose whoare incarcerated.

The single factor that most distinguishes female prisoners from their male counterparts is:

Which pattern of inmate behavior includes following rules and generally doing whatever is necessary tospeed up their release sothey can continue their chosen careers?

W hich Supreme Court ruling determined that minor injuries suffered by a convict at the hands of a correctional officer following an argument did violate the inmate ' s rights, because there was nosecurity concern at the time of the incident?