Question 1

In one study, jail inmates who had symptoms of mental illness exhibited ______ than state or federal prisoners.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% more delusions 
B)  25% fewer hallucinations 
C)  25% more hallucinations 
D)  50% fewer delusions 
A)  50% more delusions 
B)  25% fewer hallucinations 
C)  25% more hallucinations 
D)  50% fewer delusions A

Question 2

Explain the two key components of a new generation jail.

Accepted Answer

Its two key components are a rounded, or "podular," architecture for living units and direct, supervision of inmates by staff.

Question 3

Overcrowding is a serious issue facing jails today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Jail inmates with mental illness are twice as likely to be homeless than inmates without mental illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ______ mandated that the Bureau of Justice Statistics collect data on sexual assaults in adult and juvenile jails and prisons and identify facilities with high levels of victimization.

Accepted Answer

A)  No More Rape Act of 2003 
B)  End Rape Now Act of 2003 
C)  Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 
D)  Jail Rape Elimination Act of 2003 
A)  No More Rape Act of 2003 
B)  End Rape Now Act of 2003 
C)  Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 
D)  Jail Rape Elimination Act of 2003

Question 6

Of the issues discussed in this chapter, what do you feel is the greatest challenge facing jails today?

Accepted Answer

As the specific chapter in question is n

Question 7

______ are characterized by the idea that programming on the outside does not begin or end with incarceration.

Accepted Answer

A)  New-generation jails 
B)  Community jails 
C)  Coequal staffing jails 
D)  Reentry programs for jails 
A)  New-generation jails 
B)  Community jails 
C)  Coequal staffing jails 
D)  Reentry programs for jails

Question 8

One-third of jail inmates report a medical problem more serious than a cold or the flu.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

LGBTI inmates are ______ than other inmates.

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to commit sexual assaults 
B)  less likely to commit sexual assaults 
C)  more likely to be victims of sexual assaults 
D)  less likely to be victims of sexual assaults 
A)  more likely to commit sexual assaults 
B)  less likely to commit sexual assaults 
C)  more likely to be victims of sexual assaults 
D)  less likely to be victims of sexual assaults

Question 10

Jails ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  will become obsolete in the next few decades 
B)  hold multifaceted and critical roles in communities 
C)  have been very well maintained 
D)  are operated by the federal government in the United States 
A)  will become obsolete in the next few decades 
B)  hold multifaceted and critical roles in communities 
C)  have been very well maintained 
D)  are operated by the federal government in the United States

Question 11

In 2014, on average, jails were operating at ______ capacity.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80%

Question 12

What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act controversy? Discuss the main controversy surrounding this legislation.

Accepted Answer

See the text for a discussion

Question 13

The racial-ethnic group with the largest numbers in jail is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  white non-Hispanics 
B)  black non-Hispanics 
C)  Hispanics of any race 
D)  Asian Americans 
A)  white non-Hispanics 
B)  black non-Hispanics 
C)  Hispanics of any race 
D)  Asian Americans

Question 14

Jails were originally developed to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  punish wrongdoers 
B)  hold the accused for trial 
C)  prevent rebellion 
D)  house the mentally ill 
A)  punish wrongdoers 
B)  hold the accused for trial 
C)  prevent rebellion 
D)  house the mentally ill

Question 15

______ of all sexual assaults in prison are perpetrated by staff.

Accepted Answer

A)  One-quarter 
B)  One-third 
C)  Over half 
D)  Over two-thirds 
A)  One-quarter 
B)  One-third 
C)  Over half 
D)  Over two-thirds

Question 16

Explain how the mission of a jail is different from that of a prison.

Accepted Answer

The mission of a jail is different from

Question 17

Inmates have yet to gain a constitutional right to health care during incarceration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What percentage of jail inmates report being under the influence at the time of their offense?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90% 
A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90%

Question 19

Two percent of jail inmates use a walker, cane, or wheelchair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Women comprise about 14% of all jail inmates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In one study, jail inmates who had symptoms of mental illness exhibited ______ than state or federal prisoners.

Explain the two key components of a new generation jail.

Overcrowding is a serious issue facing jails today.

Jail inmates with mental illness are twice as likely to be homeless than inmates without mental illness.

The ______ mandated that the Bureau of Justice Statistics collect data on sexual assaults in adult and juvenile jails and prisons and identify facilities with high levels of victimization.

Of the issues discussed in this chapter, what do you feel is the greatest challenge facing jails today?

______ are characterized by the idea that programming on the outside does not begin or end with incarceration.

One-third of jail inmates report a medical problem more serious than a cold or the flu.

LGBTI inmates are ______ than other inmates.

Jails ______.

In 2014, on average, jails were operating at ______ capacity.

What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act controversy? Discuss the main controversy surrounding this legislation.

The racial-ethnic group with the largest numbers in jail is ______.

Jails were originally developed to ______.

______ of all sexual assaults in prison are perpetrated by staff.

Explain how the mission of a jail is different from that of a prison.

Inmates have yet to gain a constitutional right to health care during incarceration.

What percentage of jail inmates report being under the influence at the time of their offense?

Two percent of jail inmates use a walker, cane, or wheelchair.

Women comprise about 14% of all jail inmates.

Introduction: What Is Corrections?

PART A: Correctional History

PART B: Correctional History

Ethics and Corrections

Sentencing

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

Corrections in the 21st Century

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Exam 6: Jails and Detention Centers

In one study, jail inmates who had symptoms of mental illness exhibited ______ than state or federal prisoners.

Explain the two key components of a new generation jail.

Overcrowding is a serious issue facing jails today.

Jail inmates with mental illness are twice as likely to be homeless than inmates without mental illness.

The ______ mandated that the Bureau of Justice Statistics collect data on sexual assaults in adult and juvenile jails and prisons and identify facilities with high levels of victimization.

Of the issues discussed in this chapter, what do you feel is the greatest challenge facing jails today?

______ are characterized by the idea that programming on the outside does not begin or end with incarceration.

One-third of jail inmates report a medical problem more serious than a cold or the flu.

LGBTI inmates are ______ than other inmates.

Jails ______.

In 2014, on average, jails were operating at ______ capacity.

What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act controversy? Discuss the main controversy surrounding this legislation.

The racial-ethnic group with the largest numbers in jail is ______.

Jails were originally developed to ______.

______ of all sexual assaults in prison are perpetrated by staff.

Explain how the mission of a jail is different from that of a prison.

Inmates have yet to gain a constitutional right to health care during incarceration.

What percentage of jail inmates report being under the influence at the time of their offense?

Two percent of jail inmates use a walker, cane, or wheelchair.

Women comprise about 14% of all jail inmates.

Introduction: What Is Corrections?

PART A: Correctional History

PART B: Correctional History

Ethics and Corrections

Sentencing

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

Corrections in the 21st Century

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