Question 1

Please explain what is meant by the "four generations" of jail supervision.

Accepted Answer

The focus of first-generation jails is o

Question 2

What is biometrics and how is it used in our modern jail system?

Accepted Answer

Biometrics-the use of physiological or b

Question 3

Women comprise one-third of all jail employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____________________ jails provide linear/intermittent surveillance of inmates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ jails provide linear/intermittent surveillance of inmates....

Question 5

It is difficult for small jails to develop a variety of programs because they lack which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  space. 
B)  staff. 
C)  fiscal resources. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  space. 
B)  staff. 
C)  fiscal resources. 
D)  all of these.

Question 6

Jail officers' lack of knowledge of appropriate intervention strategies poses a problem when dealing with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  gang members. 
B)  juveniles. 
C)  the mentally ill. 
D)  drug addicts. 
A)  gang members. 
B)  juveniles. 
C)  the mentally ill. 
D)  drug addicts.

Question 7

Modern U.S. jail officers are now more adequately trained to deal with mentally ill prisoners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The initial step of admission to jail is:

Accepted Answer

A)  receiving a housing assignment. 
B)  classification. 
C)  booking. 
D)  risk assessment. 
A)  receiving a housing assignment. 
B)  classification. 
C)  booking. 
D)  risk assessment.

Question 9

Despite the increase in incarcerated female offenders, nearly _____ out of 10 jail inmates are adult males.

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  6 
C)  5 
D)  4 
A)  9 
B)  6 
C)  5 
D)  4

Question 10

The population of elderly jail inmates has decreased by more than 1/3 during the past decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Biometrics is the use of technical job skills training for jail inmates in order to increase employment opportunities upon release.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Please explain what is meant by the "four generations" of jail supervision.

What is biometrics and how is it used in our modern jail system?

Women comprise one-third of all jail employees.

____________________ jails provide linear/intermittent surveillance of inmates.

It is difficult for small jails to develop a variety of programs because they lack which of the following?

Jail officers' lack of knowledge of appropriate intervention strategies poses a problem when dealing with the:

Modern U.S. jail officers are now more adequately trained to deal with mentally ill prisoners.

The initial step of admission to jail is:

Despite the increase in incarcerated female offenders, nearly _____ out of 10 jail inmates are adult males.

The population of elderly jail inmates has decreased by more than 1/3 during the past decade.

Biometrics is the use of technical job skills training for jail inmates in order to increase employment opportunities upon release.

The Correctional System

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Community Corrections: Diversion and Probation

Intermediate Sanctions and Restorative Justice

Prisons

The Prison Experience: Males and Females

Prisoners Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

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Exam 5: Jails and Houses of Correction

Please explain what is meant by the "four generations" of jail supervision.

What is biometrics and how is it used in our modern jail system?

Women comprise one-third of all jail employees.

____________________ jails provide linear/intermittent surveillance of inmates.

It is difficult for small jails to develop a variety of programs because they lack which of the following?

Jail officers' lack of knowledge of appropriate intervention strategies poses a problem when dealing with the:

Modern U.S. jail officers are now more adequately trained to deal with mentally ill prisoners.

The initial step of admission to jail is:

Despite the increase in incarcerated female offenders, nearly _____ out of 10 jail inmates are adult males.

The population of elderly jail inmates has decreased by more than 1/3 during the past decade.

Biometrics is the use of technical job skills training for jail inmates in order to increase employment opportunities upon release.

The Correctional System

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Community Corrections: Diversion and Probation

Intermediate Sanctions and Restorative Justice

Prisons

The Prison Experience: Males and Females

Prisoners Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

Filters