Question 1

Punitive policies vastly increase the use of all forms of corrections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following states has NOT legalized recreational marijuana?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oregon 
B)  Nevada 
C)  Michigan 
D)  Maine 
A)  Oregon 
B)  Nevada 
C)  Michigan 
D)  Maine C

Question 3

Discuss where you think the field of corrections will be in 50 years.

Accepted Answer

The field of corrections is likely to undergo significant changes in the next 50 years. With advancements in technology, we can expect to see more sophisticated methods of monitoring and managing offenders. This could include the use of electronic monitoring devices, artificial intelligence for risk assessment, and virtual reality for rehabilitation programs.

There may also be a shift towards more community-based corrections, with a focus on restorative justice and reintegration rather than punitive measures. This could involve greater collaboration between correctional facilities, social services, and community organizations to provide support for offenders as they transition back into society.

Additionally, there may be a greater emphasis on mental health and substance abuse treatment within the corrections system, as society recognizes the impact of these issues on criminal behavior. This could lead to more specialized facilities and programs tailored to addressing these underlying issues.

Overall, the field of corrections in 50 years is likely to be more focused on rehabilitation, reintegration, and addressing the root causes of criminal behavior, with a greater emphasis on technology and community-based approaches.

Question 4

Currently, the most common type of inmate in state prisons is a ______ offender.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  property 
C)  drug 
D)  violent 
A)  sex 
B)  property 
C)  drug 
D)  violent

Question 5

Green prisons have been started in which of the following states?

Accepted Answer

A)  Washington 
B)  Mississippi 
C)  Texas 
D)  Louisiana 
A)  Washington 
B)  Mississippi 
C)  Texas 
D)  Louisiana

Question 6

The largest private prison company is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blackwater Group 
B)  American Correctional Association 
C)  Corrections Corporation of America 
D)  Private Prisons Inc. 
A)  Blackwater Group 
B)  American Correctional Association 
C)  Corrections Corporation of America 
D)  Private Prisons Inc.

Question 7

The negative outcomes of decarceration include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  more low-level crime 
B)  a loss of correctional jobs 
C)  increased substance abuse by ex-inmates 
D)  all of these 
A)  more low-level crime 
B)  a loss of correctional jobs 
C)  increased substance abuse by ex-inmates 
D)  all of these

Question 8

What is the double-edged sword in relationships, according to Goleman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming them is difficult, so individuals are unlikely to exert the effort, and yet a lack of relationships is causally related to mental illness. 
B)  Positive relationships enhance health, whereas negative relationships produce adverse effects on mental health. 
C)  All relationships will inevitably reach a stage of conflict, so individuals must be prepared to deal with conflict when they enter into a relationship. 
D)  none of these 
A)  Forming them is difficult, so individuals are unlikely to exert the effort, and yet a lack of relationships is causally related to mental illness. 
B)  Positive relationships enhance health, whereas negative relationships produce adverse effects on mental health. 
C)  All relationships will inevitably reach a stage of conflict, so individuals must be prepared to deal with conflict when they enter into a relationship. 
D)  none of these

Question 9

Do you agree with where corrections is today? What would you change about the current corrections field?

Accepted Answer

As an AI, I don't have personal opinions

Question 10

The United States has an incarceration rate ______ greater than Japan's incarceration rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 times 
B)  5 times 
C)  10 times 
D)  14 times 
A)  2 times 
B)  5 times 
C)  10 times 
D)  14 times

Question 11

In a study of private prisons by Camp and Gaes (2002), it was found that the private sector experienced significant problems with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  staff turnover 
B)  escapes 
C)  drug use 
D)  all of these 
A)  staff turnover 
B)  escapes 
C)  drug use 
D)  all of these

Question 12

In regard to corrections, this oft-cited truism is often used.

Accepted Answer

A)  "If you build it, they will come." 
B)  "No crime is good crime." 
C)  "Those who do not know their history are likely to repeat it." 
D)  all of these 
A)  "If you build it, they will come." 
B)  "No crime is good crime." 
C)  "Those who do not know their history are likely to repeat it." 
D)  all of these

Question 13

Discuss the possible negative outcomes of mass decarceration. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Mass decarceration, or the large-scale r

Question 14

Little supervision of inmates was not a crux of a problem at Walnut Grove.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A movement that includes reducing harsh sentences and liberalizing marijuana laws is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic socialism 
B)  restorative justice 
C)  penal help 
D)  social justice activism 
A)  democratic socialism 
B)  restorative justice 
C)  penal help 
D)  social justice activism

Question 16

Money saved through decarceration can be put toward ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  reentry programs 
B)  work and training programs 
C)  expansion of drug and alcohol programs in communities 
D)  all of these 
A)  reentry programs 
B)  work and training programs 
C)  expansion of drug and alcohol programs in communities 
D)  all of these

Question 17

The effort to professionalize corrections has yielded consistent fruit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

By the end of 2009, the imprisonment rate in the United States was approximately ______ per 100,000 residents.

Accepted Answer

A)  250 
B)  500 
C)  750 
D)  1,000 
A)  250 
B)  500 
C)  750 
D)  1,000

Question 19

Saylor and Iwaszko (2009) acknowledge that the huge incarceration increase over the last 20 years was likely responsible for ______ of the decrease in violent crime since the mid-1990s.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-35% 
B)  20-34% 
C)  45-57% 
D)  34-67% 
A)  10-35% 
B)  20-34% 
C)  45-57% 
D)  34-67%

Question 20

Since 1980, the rate of people incarcerated in America's jails ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased by half 
B)  remained the same 
C)  quadrupled 
D)  increased tenfold 
A)  decreased by half 
B)  remained the same 
C)  quadrupled 
D)  increased tenfold

Punitive policies vastly increase the use of all forms of corrections.

Which of the following states has NOT legalized recreational marijuana?

Discuss where you think the field of corrections will be in 50 years.

Currently, the most common type of inmate in state prisons is a ______ offender.

Green prisons have been started in which of the following states?

The largest private prison company is ______.

The negative outcomes of decarceration include ______.

What is the double-edged sword in relationships, according to Goleman?

Do you agree with where corrections is today? What would you change about the current corrections field?

The United States has an incarceration rate ______ greater than Japan's incarceration rate.

In a study of private prisons by Camp and Gaes (2002), it was found that the private sector experienced significant problems with ______.

In regard to corrections, this oft-cited truism is often used.

Discuss the possible negative outcomes of mass decarceration. Provide examples.

Little supervision of inmates was not a crux of a problem at Walnut Grove.

A movement that includes reducing harsh sentences and liberalizing marijuana laws is called ______.

Money saved through decarceration can be put toward ______.

The effort to professionalize corrections has yielded consistent fruit.

By the end of 2009, the imprisonment rate in the United States was approximately ______ per 100,000 residents.

Saylor and Iwaszko (2009) acknowledge that the huge incarceration increase over the last 20 years was likely responsible for ______ of the decrease in violent crime since the mid-1990s.

Since 1980, the rate of people incarcerated in America's jails ______.

Introduction: What Is Corrections?

PART A: Correctional History

PART B: Correctional History

Ethics and Corrections

Sentencing

Jails and Detention Centers

Community Corrections

Prisons and the Correctional Client

The Corrections Experience for Staff

Community Corrections: Parole and Prisoner Reentry

Women and Corrections

Minorities and Corrections

Juveniles and Corrections

Legal Issues in Corrections

Correctional Programming and Treatment

The Death Penalty

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Exam 17: Corrections in the 21st Century

Punitive policies vastly increase the use of all forms of corrections.

Which of the following states has NOT legalized recreational marijuana?

Discuss where you think the field of corrections will be in 50 years.

Currently, the most common type of inmate in state prisons is a ______ offender.

Green prisons have been started in which of the following states?

The largest private prison company is ______.

The negative outcomes of decarceration include ______.

What is the double-edged sword in relationships, according to Goleman?

Do you agree with where corrections is today? What would you change about the current corrections field?

The United States has an incarceration rate ______ greater than Japan's incarceration rate.

In a study of private prisons by Camp and Gaes (2002), it was found that the private sector experienced significant problems with ______.

In regard to corrections, this oft-cited truism is often used.

Discuss the possible negative outcomes of mass decarceration. Provide examples.

Little supervision of inmates was not a crux of a problem at Walnut Grove.

A movement that includes reducing harsh sentences and liberalizing marijuana laws is called ______.

Money saved through decarceration can be put toward ______.

The effort to professionalize corrections has yielded consistent fruit.

By the end of 2009, the imprisonment rate in the United States was approximately ______ per 100,000 residents.

Saylor and Iwaszko (2009) acknowledge that the huge incarceration increase over the last 20 years was likely responsible for ______ of the decrease in violent crime since the mid-1990s.

Since 1980, the rate of people incarcerated in America's jails ______.

Introduction: What Is Corrections?

PART A: Correctional History

PART B: Correctional History

Ethics and Corrections

Sentencing

Jails and Detention Centers

Community Corrections

Prisons and the Correctional Client

The Corrections Experience for Staff

Community Corrections: Parole and Prisoner Reentry

Women and Corrections

Minorities and Corrections

Juveniles and Corrections

Legal Issues in Corrections

Correctional Programming and Treatment

The Death Penalty

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